Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
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, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Allergic reaction
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)
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 B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Orange
Purple
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
North America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Humid, Warm
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.
- "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".
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Canada
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ebenaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Gaylussacia
Species
D. kaki
G. brachycera
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Huckleberry
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Huckleberry with peel is 70.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and Huckleberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.