Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
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, Digestive aid
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Not Available
Side Effects
NA
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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)
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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Unknown
Soil Type
NA
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Chile
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Clusiaceae
Ericaceae
Species
G. mangostana
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry is Malpighiales and Ericales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.