Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
May interact with some drugs
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
No Types
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Unknown
Soil Type
Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Poland
China
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Species
P. cerasus
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Sour Cherry and Gojiberry
We might think that Sour Cherry and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sour Cherry and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sour Cherry and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Gojiberry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.