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 depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
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, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
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
NA
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)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
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
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Origin
Asia, Europe
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Russia
New Zealand
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
Not Available
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Myrtales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
R. nigrum
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Myrtle
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Feijoa
We might think that Blackcurrant and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Feijoa with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Saxifragales and Myrtales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.