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
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
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
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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)
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 B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Color
Black
Purplish black
Inside Color
Grey
Magenta
Origin
Asia, Europe
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Dry, Warm to hot climate
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.
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Russia
United States of America
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Mexico
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Rubus Fruticosus
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Species
R. nigrum
Rubus fruticosus
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Rose
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Blackberry
We might think that Blackcurrant and Blackberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Blackberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Blackberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Blackberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Blackberry 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 Blackcurrant and Blackberry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.