Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
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
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Dark purple
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
North America
Syria
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist
Cold
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.
- 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
United States of America
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Canada, Mexico
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Rubus spectabilis
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Rubus spectabilis
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
R. spectabilis
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Salmonberry and Damson
We might think that Salmonberry and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Salmonberry and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Salmonberry and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Salmonberry and Damson with peel is 47.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Salmonberry and Damson belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Salmonberry and Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.