1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
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)
2.2.1 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.2.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.2.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.6.6 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.6.8 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.6.10 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.6.13 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.6.15 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.7.2 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.7.3 Lycopene
2.7.5 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.8.2 Choline
2.10 Fat
2.12 Minerals
2.12.1 Potassium
3.2.1 Iron
3.3.1 Sodium
3.3.2 Calcium
3.4.1 Magnesium
3.5.1 Zinc
3.6.1 Phosphorus
3.7.2 Manganese
3.7.4 Copper
3.7.6 Selenium
4.11 Fatty Acids
4.11.1 Omega 3s
5.3.4 Omega 6s
7.12 Sterol
7.12.1 Phytosterol
7.13 Water Content
7.14 Ash
8 Calories
8.1 Serving Size
8.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15
299
8.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
8.4 Calories in Frozen Form
8.5 Calories in Dried Form
8.6 Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal88.00 kcal
17
443
8.7 Calories in Foods
8.7.1 Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
8.7.2 Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
8.7.3 Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal245.00 kcal
80
450
9 Characteristics
9.1 Type
9.2 Season
9.3 Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
9.4 Seedless Variety
9.5 Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Blue, Indigo
9.6 Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Greyish-white
9.7 Shape
9.8 Texture
9.9 Taste
9.10 Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
North America
9.11 Grows on
9.12 Cultivation
9.12.1 Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
9.12.2 Soil pH
9.12.3 Climatic Conditions
10 Facts
10.1 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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
10.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
10.2.1 Wine
10.2.2 Beer
10.2.3 Spirits
10.2.4 Cocktails
10.3 Production
10.3.1 Top Producer
Germany
United States of America
10.3.2 Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
10.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
10.3.4 Top Exporter
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Vaccinium myrtillus
11.2 Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Not Available
12 Classification
12.1 Domain
12.2 Kingdom
12.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
12.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
12.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
12.6 Subclass
12.7 Order
12.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
Ericaceae
12.9 Genus
12.10 Species
R. uva-crispa
V. myrtillus
12.11 Generic Group