Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
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
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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, 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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
- 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
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Colombia, India, Mexico
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Prunus Cerasus
Sambucus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
P. cerasus
S. nigra
Generic Group
Rose
Moschatel
Difference Between Sour Cherry and Elderberry
We might think that Sour Cherry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sour Cherry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sour Cherry and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Elderberry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry and Elderberry 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 Sour Cherry and Elderberry is Rosales and Dipsacales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.