Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Gives you energy
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
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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 B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Jamaican Tangelo
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Orange, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Magenta
Soil Type
Loamy
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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
Jamaica
United States of America
Other Countries
United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Sambucus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Rutaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
S. nigra
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Moschatel
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Elderberry
We might think that Ugli fruit and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Elderberry with peel is 45.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit and Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.