Health Facts on DangleBerry Fruit
DangleBerry Fruit is scientifically called as “Gaylussacia frondose”.
ORIGIN OF DANGLEBERRY FRUIT
Gaylussacia is a genus of about fifty species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae.
It is native to the Eastern United States, where it occurs from New Hampshire to South Carolina.DangleBerry is closely related to black huckleberry
OTHER NAMES OF DANGLEBERRY FRUIT
Blue huckleberry
APPEARANCE OF DANGLEBERRY FRUIT
The Branchlets plant virtually look alike of blueberry.
DangleBerries is a fleshy drupe, glaucous, blue, 8 mm in diameter, Seeds 8-10.
During the second half of August, it produces rather large, juicy, and sweet blue berries.
TASTES OF DANGLEBERRY FRUIT
DangleBerries bear tasty fruits which are sweet as well as juicy.
VARIETIES OF DANGLEBERRY FRUIT
Gaylussacia frondosa contain three varieties; however, G. frondosa var. nana and G. frondosa var. tomentosa are now widely recognized at species level, as Gaylussacia nana and Gaylussacia tomentosa.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS
100g of dangleberry
• Energy: 57 Kcal
• Carbohydrates: 14.49g
• Protein: 0.74 g
• Total Fat: 0.33 g
• Dietary Fibre: 2.4 g
• Folates: 6 µg
• Niacin: 0.418 mg
• Pantothenic acid: 0.124 mg
• Pyridoxine: 0.052 mg
• Riboflavin: 0.041 mg
• Vitamin A: 54 IU
• Vitamin C: 9.7 mg
• Vitamin E: 0.57 mg
• Vitamin K: 19.3 µg
• Sodium: 1 mg
• Potassium: 77 mg
• Calcium: 6 mg
• Iron: 0.28 mg
• Magnesium: 6 mg
• Manganese: 0.336 mg
• Zinc: 0.16 mg
• Carotene-ß: 32 µg
• Lutein-zeaxanthin: 80 µg
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DANGLEBERRY FRUIT
Rich in Antioxidants: DangleBerries are among the highest antioxidant value fruits. Their antioxidant value mostly comes from poly-phenolic anthocyanidin compounds such as chlorogenic acid, tannins, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol. Additionally, they compose of other flavonoid antioxidants such as carotene-ß, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
Promotes Heart Health: DangleBerry fruit has powerful antioxidants (anthocyanin), which reduces the bad cholesterol level and enhances the smooth blood flow in the arteries. Dangleberry also removes the free radicals from the blood and protects the body from various diseases.
Uplifts Metabolism: The DangleBerry also carry a small amount of B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates and pantothenic acid. These vitamins are acting as co-factors that help in the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
Increases Red Blood Formation: DangleBerry contain Manganese,Copper that are required for the production of red blood cells.
Eradicate Cancer: Antioxidants and Phytochemicals in the DangleBerry fruit helps to reduce the risk of colon cancer,lung cancer, mouth cancer and stomach cancers.
Boost Immunity: Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K and minerals like Zinc in the DangleBerry fruit protect the body from various diseases. In addition, flavonoids in DangleBerries repair the cell damage and strengthen the body’s immune response.
Encourages Brain Function: DangleBerries contain Flavonoids which decreases the risk of cognitive problems by 20%. The anthocyanins in DangleBerries also protect and strengthen connections between neurons,thus improve brain functions and memory.
Stronger Bones: DangleBerry fruit contains ample nutrients like manganese, iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc. These nutrients increase the nutritional value of DangleBerries.
Combats Diabetes: Chlorogenic acid in these DangleBerries help lower blood sugar levels and control blood-glucose levels in type-II diabetes mellitus condition.
Treats Depression: DangleBerries are rich in flavonoids, that help in smooth functioning of neural pathways. DangleBerries has a positive effect on neuroplasticity,that helps in reducing depression.
Improves Liver Function: DangleBerries contains manganese that helps vitamins like thiamine to improve liver functions.
