Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, 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
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Syria
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- 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
United States of America
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
France
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Dried Grape
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Vitis vinifera
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Raisin and Damson
We might think that Raisin and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Damson with peel is 299.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Damson 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 Damson is Vitales and Rosales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.