Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
-
May interact with some drugs
Best Time to Eat
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)
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
No Types
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold, Hot
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Rambota
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Sapindaceae
Solanaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
L. barbarum
Difference Between Rambutan and Gojiberry
We might think that Rambutan and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Gojiberry with peel is 69.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Gojiberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Gojiberry is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.