Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
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, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
May interact with some drugs
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
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
No Types
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Orange
Taste
Astringent
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Unknown
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Cold, Hot
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
Germany
China
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
China
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Gooseberry and Gojiberry
We might think that Gooseberry and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Gojiberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.