Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Pink, Purple, White
Dark purple
Taste
Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold
Facts about
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
France
Botanical Name
Morus Alba
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Species
M. alba
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Mulberry
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Difference Between Mulberry and Damson
We might think that Mulberry and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mulberry and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mulberry and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mulberry and Damson with peel is 43.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Mulberry and Damson 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 Mulberry and Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.