Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
May interact with some drugs
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
No Types
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Taste
Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Unknown
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
China
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Not Available
Asteridae
Family
Vitaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Grape
Not Available
Difference Between Raisin and Gojiberry
We might think that Raisin and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Gojiberry with peel is 299.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Vitales and Solanales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.