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, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
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, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
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, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.40 g75.03 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NA8.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA63.35 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g2.45 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.05 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg1.27 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg0.59 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.17 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA19.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg0.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg0.05 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA2.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA75.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA6.30 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.39 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg656.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.54 mg1.02 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
55.00 mg39.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
24.00 mg43.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.27 mg0.29 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
59.00 mg62.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mg0.26 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.09 mg0.21 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA3.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mg3.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
107.00 mg16.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
81.96 g20.53 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.86 g1.60 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal282.00 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 kcal290.00 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 kcal461.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal384.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal321.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tropical
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
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Grey
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Sweet
Origin
Asia, Europe
Iraq
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
6-6.58-10
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Hot, Warm
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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
Not Available
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Production
Top Producer
Russia
Egypt
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
Not Available
India
Top Exporter
Not Available
United Arab Emirates
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Phoenix Dactylifera
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
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Saxifragales
Arecales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Ribes
Phoenix
Species
R. nigrum
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Palm