Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
Top Producer
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Not Available
Germany
Top Exporter
Not Available
Poland
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Moschatel
Rose
Difference Between Elderberry and Sour Cherry
We might think that Elderberry and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Sour Cherry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Sour Cherry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Sour Cherry is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.