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
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
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
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
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
May interact with some drugs
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
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
Taste
Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Asia, Europe
Unknown
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Cold, Hot
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.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
China
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Species
R. nigrum
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Gojiberry
We might think that Blackcurrant and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Gojiberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.