Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Gastric irritation
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Varieties
No Types
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Scarlet red
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Astringent
Origin
Unknown
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Dry, Warm
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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Top Producer
China
Germany
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
Not Available
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Wolfberry
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
L. barbarum
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Gojiberry and Gooseberry
We might think that Gojiberry and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Gooseberry with peel is 32.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.