1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
1.1.1 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
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 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
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
198.00 mg229.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal25.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
1.8 Calories in Frozen Form
1.9 Calories in Dried Form
1.10 Calories in Canned Form
1.11 Calories in Foods
1.11.1 Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
1.11.2 Calories in Jam
1.11.3 Calories in Pie
2 Characteristics
2.1 Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
2.2 Season
2.3 Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
2.4 Seedless Variety
2.5 Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
2.6 Inside Color
2.7 Shape
2.8 Texture
2.9 Taste
Astringent
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
2.10 Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
India
2.11 Grows on
2.12 Cultivation
2.12.1 Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
2.12.2 Soil pH
2.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm to hot climate
3 Facts
3.1 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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
3.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
3.2.1 Wine
3.2.2 Beer
3.2.3 Spirits
3.2.4 Cocktails
3.3 Production
3.3.1 Top Producer
3.3.2 Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
3.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
3.3.4 Top Exporter
4 Scientific Name
4.1 Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Solanum melongena
4.2 Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
5 Classification
5.1 Domain
5.2 Kingdom
5.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.6 Subclass
5.7 Order
5.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
5.9 Genus
5.10 Species
R. uva-crispa
S. melongena
5.11 Generic Group