1 Benefits
1.1 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-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
1.1.1 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, Digestive aid
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
May interact with some drugs
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.3.1 Fiber
2.4.1 Sugar
2.6 Protein
2.6.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.8 Vitamins
2.8.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.8.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.8.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.8.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
3.6.1 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
4.2.5 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
6.11.1 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.11.2 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg19.20 mg
0
228.3
6.11.3 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
6.11.4 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.11.5 Lycopene
6.11.6 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.11.7 Choline
6.12 Fat
6.13 Minerals
6.13.1 Potassium
322.00 mg840.00 mg
42
840
6.13.2 Iron
6.13.3 Sodium
6.13.4 Calcium
6.13.5 Magnesium
6.13.6 Zinc
6.13.7 Phosphorus
6.13.8 Manganese
6.13.9 Copper
6.13.10 Selenium
6.14 Fatty Acids
6.14.1 Omega 3s
6.14.2 Omega 6s
6.15 Sterol
6.15.1 Phytosterol
6.16 Water Content
6.17 Ash
7 Calories
7.1 Serving Size
7.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15
299
7.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
7.4 Calories in Frozen Form
7.5 Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal32.00 kcal
32
747
7.6 Calories in Canned Form
7.7 Calories in Foods
7.7.1 Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal40.00 kcal
17
461
7.7.2 Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal180.00 kcal
49
420
7.7.3 Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
8 Characteristics
8.1 Type
8.2 Season
8.3 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
No Types
8.4 Seedless Variety
8.5 Color
8.6 Inside Color
8.7 Shape
8.8 Texture
8.9 Taste
Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart
8.10 Origin
8.11 Grows on
8.12 Cultivation
8.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
8.12.2 Soil pH
8.12.3 Climatic Conditions
9 Facts
9.1 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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
9.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
9.2.1 Wine
9.2.2 Beer
9.2.3 Spirits
9.2.4 Cocktails
9.3 Production
9.3.1 Top Producer
9.3.2 Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Canada, France, India, United States of America
9.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
9.3.4 Top Exporter
10 Scientific Name
10.1 Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Lycium barbarum
10.2 Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Wolfberry
11 Classification
11.1 Domain
11.2 Kingdom
11.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
11.4 Division
11.5 Class
11.6 Subclass
11.7 Order
11.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
11.9 Genus
11.10 Species
11.11 Generic Group