Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
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Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Origin
Chile, Peru
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
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Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
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Warm
Facts about
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
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United States of America
Other Countries
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Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Netherlands
Europe
Top Exporter
Colombia
Turkey
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Vitaceae
Species
Physalis
Vitis vinifera
Difference Between Physalis and Raisin
We might think that Physalis and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Raisin with peel is 77.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Physalis and Raisin belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Raisin is Solanales and Vitales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.