Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
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, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
North America
India
Soil Type
Loam
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Moist
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada, Mexico
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Rubus spectabilis
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Rubus spectabilis
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Species
R. spectabilis
S. melongena
Difference Between Salmonberry and Eggplant
We might think that Salmonberry and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Salmonberry and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Salmonberry and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Salmonberry and Eggplant with peel is 47.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Salmonberry and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.