Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Purple
Purple
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
North America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Humid, 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.
- "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".
Top Producer
India
United States of America
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Canada
Top Importer
Not Available
Canada
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Syzygium
Gaylussacia
Species
S. cumini
G. brachycera
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Jambul and Huckleberry
We might think that Jambul and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Huckleberry with peel is 60.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.