Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, 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.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Yellow
Origin
North America
Eastern United States
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ericaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Gaylussacia
Diospyros
Species
G. brachycera
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Heath
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Difference Between Huckleberry and American Persimmon
We might think that Huckleberry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and American Persimmon with peel is 37.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Huckleberry and American Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.