1 Benefits
1.1 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
1.1.1 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
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 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
1.5 Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Gastric irritation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.2 Fiber
1.6.3 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.4 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.6 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.9 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.10 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.5.2 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.5.4 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.5.6 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.5.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.6.2 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.7.1 Lycopene
2.8.3 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.8.6 Choline
2.9 Fat
2.10 Minerals
2.10.1 Potassium
840.00 mg198.00 mg
42
840
2.10.3 Iron
2.10.6 Sodium
2.10.8 Calcium
2.10.11 Magnesium
2.10.13 Zinc
2.10.16 Phosphorus
2.10.18 Manganese
2.11.2 Copper
2.11.5 Selenium
2.13 Fatty Acids
2.13.1 Omega 3s
2.14.2 Omega 6s
2.16 Sterol
2.16.1 Phytosterol
3.3 Water Content
3.6 Ash
4 Calories
4.1 Serving Size
4.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcal44.00 kcal
15
299
4.4 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
4.6 Calories in Frozen Form
4.8 Calories in Dried Form
4.10 Calories in Canned Form
4.11 Calories in Foods
4.11.1 Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal40.00 kcal
17
461
4.11.4 Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
8.11.1 Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
9 Characteristics
9.1 Type
9.2 Season
9.3 Varieties
No Types
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
9.4 Seedless Variety
9.5 Color
Scarlet red
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
9.6 Inside Color
9.7 Shape
9.8 Texture
9.9 Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Astringent
9.10 Origin
Unknown
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
9.11 Grows on
9.12 Cultivation
9.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
9.12.2 Soil pH
9.12.4 Climatic Conditions
10 Facts
10.1 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.
10.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
10.2.1 Wine
10.2.2 Beer
10.2.3 Spirits
10.2.4 Cocktails
10.3 Production
10.3.1 Top Producer
10.3.2 Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
10.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
10.3.4 Top Exporter
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Ribes uva-crispa
11.2 Synonym
Wolfberry
Ribes grossularia
12 Classification
12.1 Domain
12.2 Kingdom
12.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
12.4 Division
12.5 Class
12.6 Subclass
12.7 Order
12.8 Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
12.9 Genus
12.10 Species
L. barbarum
R. uva-crispa
12.11 Generic Group