Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Japan
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Dillenhidae
Family
Vitaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
D. kaki
Generic Group
Grape
Not Available
Difference Between Raisin and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Raisin and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 299.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Vitales and Ericales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.