Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
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
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, 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
Tropical
Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Ecuador
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
Top Producer
Germany
Spain
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Annona cherimola
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Magnollidae
Order
Saxifragales
Magnoliales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Annonaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Gooseberry and Cherimoya
We might think that Gooseberry and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Cherimoya with peel is 44.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Saxifragales and Magnoliales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.