Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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
Not Available
Varieties
No Types
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Scarlet red
Black, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Magenta
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
Not Available
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Solanaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
L. barbarum
S. nigra
Generic Group
Not Available
Moschatel
Difference Between Gojiberry and Elderberry
We might think that Gojiberry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Elderberry with peel is 32.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Solanales and Dipsacales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.