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
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Skin revitalization, 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
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.40 g11.42 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NA1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA9.92 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.42 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA5.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg9.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg0.26 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA6.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA73.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA1.90 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.28 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg157.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.54 mg0.17 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
55.00 mg6.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
24.00 mg7.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.27 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
59.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mg0.05 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.09 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
107.00 mg44.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
81.96 g87.02 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.86 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA49.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal240.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA63.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
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
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black
Dark purple
Inside Color
Grey
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Grainy
Taste
Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Asia, Europe
Syria
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Cold
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.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
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
United Kingdom
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
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
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ribes
Prunus
Species
R. nigrum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available