Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
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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
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
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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.
Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.
Top Producer
United States of America
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Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
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Top Importer
Europe
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Turkey
Colombia
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Dried Grape
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
Physalis
Difference Between Raisin and Physalis
We might think that Raisin and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Physalis with peel is 299.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Physalis belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raisin and Physalis is Vitales and Solanales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.