Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier 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
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Magenta
Taste
Astringent
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Europe
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
Germany
United States of America
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Not Available
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Top Exporter
Not Available
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Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Dipsacales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
S. nigra
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Moschatel
Difference Between Gooseberry and Elderberry
We might think that Gooseberry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Elderberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Saxifragales and Dipsacales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.