Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Origin
China
North America
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Moist
Facts about
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
- The name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
Japan
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Canada, Mexico
Top Importer
China
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Top Exporter
Spain
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Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Rubus spectabilis
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
E. japonica
R. spectabilis
Generic Group
Rose
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Difference Between Loquat and Salmonberry
We might think that Loquat and Salmonberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Salmonberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Salmonberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Salmonberry with peel is 47.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat and Salmonberry 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 Loquat and Salmonberry is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.