Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Color
Green, Yellow
Black
Origin
Ecuador
Asia, Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Moist
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
Top Producer
Spain
Russia
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Annona cherimola
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Magnoliales
Saxifragales
Family
Annonaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
A. cherimola
R. nigrum
Generic Group
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Saxifrage
Difference Between Cherimoya and Blackcurrant
We might think that Cherimoya and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Blackcurrant with peel is 75.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Blackcurrant 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 Cherimoya and Blackcurrant is Magnoliales and Saxifragales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.