Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
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, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Magenta
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
- 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
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Diospyros kaki
Sambucus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ebenaceae
Adoxaceae
Generic Group
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Moschatel
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Elderberry
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Elderberry with peel is 70.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.