1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
1.1.1 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
Gives you energy
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Skin cleansing
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
NA
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
73.00 kcal45.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.2 Calories in Frozen Form
2.4 Calories in Dried Form
2.5 Calories in Canned Form
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
2.7.3 Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
2.8.3 Calories in Pie
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
NA
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
Black, Red
Orange, Yellow
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
3.10 Origin
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loamy
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.4 Climatic Conditions
4 Facts
4.1 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.
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
4.2.1 Wine
4.2.2 Beer
4.2.3 Spirits
4.2.4 Cocktails
4.3 Production
4.3.1 Top Producer
United States of America
Jamaica
4.3.2 Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
NA, United States of America
4.3.3 Top Importer
4.3.4 Top Exporter
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
5.2 Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
6.5 Class
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
S. nigra
C. reticulata × paradisi
6.11 Generic Group