Benefits
Health Benefits
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
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, 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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.40 g33.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NANA
0
10.4
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Sugar
NANA
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.02
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mgNA
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mgNA
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mgNA
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NANA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg66.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NANA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NANA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NANA
0
834
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Choline
NANA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg310.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.54 mg2.50 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
55.00 mg27.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
24.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.27 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
59.00 mg26.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.09 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
NANA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
107.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
81.96 g64.40 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.86 g0.90 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal276.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal25.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
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
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Grey
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Tart
Sweet
Origin
Asia, Europe
Eastern United States
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.56.5-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Ribes
Diospyros
Species
R. nigrum
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available