Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
No Types
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Scarlet red
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Cold
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Wolfberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Species
L. barbarum
V. myrtillus
Difference Between Gojiberry and Blueberry
We might think that Gojiberry and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Blueberry with peel is 32.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 81.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Blueberry 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 Gojiberry and Blueberry is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.