Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
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Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Japan
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Chile
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Dried Grape
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Ericaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Grape
Heath
Difference Between Raisin and Bilberry
We might think that Raisin and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Bilberry with peel is 299.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Bilberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raisin and Bilberry is Vitales and Ericales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.