Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Unknown
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Magenta
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
Thailand
United States of America
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Singapore
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
Not Available
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Rambota
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Sapindaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
S. nigra
Generic Group
Not Available
Moschatel
Difference Between Rambutan and Elderberry
We might think that Rambutan and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Elderberry with peel is 69.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.