Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
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
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Gastric irritation
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Yellowish Green
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Astringent
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- 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.
Top Producer
India
Germany
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Not Available
Not Available
Top Exporter
India
Not Available
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Myrtales
Saxifragales
Family
Myrtaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
S. cumini
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Jambul and Gooseberry
We might think that Jambul and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Gooseberry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul and Gooseberry 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 Jambul and Gooseberry is Myrtales and Saxifragales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.