Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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
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Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Best Time to Eat
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)
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
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Magenta
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
America
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
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Facts about
- 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.
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
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Top Exporter
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New Zealand
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Rose
Difference Between Gooseberry and Boysenberry
We might think that Gooseberry and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Boysenberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Boysenberry 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 Gooseberry and Boysenberry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.