Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, 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, 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
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Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Cold
Facts about
- 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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Diospyros kaki
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ebenaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Vaccinium
Species
D. kaki
Vaccinium myrtillus
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Bilberry
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Bilberry with peel is 70.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon and Bilberry 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 Japanese Persimmon and Bilberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.