Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
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
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
-
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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)
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
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Thailand
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
France
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Rambota
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Rambutan and Damson
We might think that Rambutan and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Damson with peel is 69.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan 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 Rambutan and Damson is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.