Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
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, 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 K (Phyllochinone)
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
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
No Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
China, Japan
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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.
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Species
L. barbarum
P. communis
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Gojiberry and Pear
We might think that Gojiberry and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Pear with peel is 32.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Pear 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 Pear is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.