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
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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
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, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction
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)
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 A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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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
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Taste
Tart
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
Asia, Europe
China
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Russia
Spain
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Spain
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Citrus clementina
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Species
R. nigrum
C. clementina
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Clementine
We might think that Blackcurrant and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Clementine with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Clementine belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackcurrant and Clementine is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.