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, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
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, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, 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
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.40 g14.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NA0.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NANA
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g1.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.04
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 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.01 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.25 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NANA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg11.85 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NANA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NANA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NANA
0
834
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Choline
NANA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.23 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg55.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.54 mg1.41 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg26.20 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
55.00 mg11.65 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
24.00 mg35.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.27 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
59.00 mg15.60 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.09 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
NANA
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 mg0.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA0.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
81.96 g84.75 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.86 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal60.00 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 kcalNA
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 kcal80.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal120.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Monsoon, 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
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Grey
Purple
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Tart
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Asia, Europe
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.56.5-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
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
India
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Not Available
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Top Exporter
Not Available
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Eugenia cumini
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Myrtales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Ribes
Syzygium
Species
R. nigrum
S. cumini
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available