Blackcurrant

Miracle fruit

Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit

Blackcurrant

Miracle fruit

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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

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

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

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, 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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.40 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.40 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.40 g0.00 g

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

0.090.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg-

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg-

42 840

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Iron

1.54 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

55.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

24.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.27 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

59.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.09 mg-

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

107.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

81.96 g80.50 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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal351.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Monsoon

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

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black

Dark red

Inside Color

Grey

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Tart

Sweet

Origin

Asia, Europe

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.54.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist

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.

The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
It is also used as natural sweetener.

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

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

Top Exporter

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Saxifragales

Ericales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Ribes

Synsepalum

Species

R. nigrum

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit

We might think that Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit with peel is 63.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.