Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, 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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
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
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Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
No Types
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Scarlet red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
L. barbarum
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Not Available
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Difference Between Gojiberry and American Persimmon
We might think that Gojiberry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and American Persimmon with peel is 32.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Gojiberry and American Persimmon is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.