Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, 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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Origin
North America
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- The name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada, Mexico
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Top Exporter
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Rubus spectabilis
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Rubus spectabilis
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
R. spectabilis
D. virginiana
Difference Between Salmonberry and American Persimmon
We might think that Salmonberry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Salmonberry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Salmonberry and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Salmonberry and American Persimmon with peel is 47.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Salmonberry and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Salmonberry and American Persimmon is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.