Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
No Types
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Scarlet red
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Turkey
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Not Available
Family
Solanaceae
Vitaceae
Species
L. barbarum
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Grape
Difference Between Gojiberry and Raisin
We might think that Gojiberry and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Raisin with peel is 32.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry and Raisin 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 Raisin is Solanales and Vitales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.