Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
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
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Orange
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Myrtaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
S. cumini
D. kaki
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Jambul and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Jambul and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 60.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul and Japanese Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jambul and Japanese Persimmon is Myrtales and Ericales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.