1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
280.00 mg157.00 mg
42
840
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
1.7.1 Copper
1.7.2 Selenium
1.8 Fatty Acids
1.8.1 Omega 3s
1.8.2 Omega 6s
1.9 Sterol
1.9.1 Phytosterol
1.10 Water Content
1.11 Ash
2 Calories
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
73.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15
299
2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
2.4 Calories in Frozen Form
2.5 Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal240.00 kcal
32
747
2.6 Calories in Canned Form
2.7 Calories in Foods
2.7.1 Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
2.7.2 Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49
420
2.7.3 Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80
450
3 Characteristics
3.1 Type
3.2 Season
3.3 Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
3.4 Seedless Variety
3.5 Color
3.6 Inside Color
3.7 Shape
3.8 Texture
3.9 Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
3.10 Origin
3.11 Grows on
3.12 Cultivation
3.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
3.12.2 Soil pH
3.12.3 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 Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
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
United Kingdom
4.3.2 Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Ireland, United States of America
4.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
4.3.4 Top Exporter
5 Scientific Name
5.1 Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
5.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
6 Classification
6.1 Domain
6.2 Kingdom
6.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
6.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
6.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
6.6 Subclass
6.7 Order
6.8 Family
6.9 Genus
6.10 Species
S. nigra
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
6.11 Generic Group