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
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, 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
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.40 g9.80 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NA1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA8.10 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g1.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.14
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg7.50 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.10 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.62 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 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA6.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg36.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg0.87 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA7.80 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA136.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA12.30 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.39 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg194.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.54 mg1.85 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg10.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
55.00 mg39.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
24.00 mg18.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.27 mg0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
59.00 mg38.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.09 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mg1.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
107.00 mg206.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
81.96 g87.68 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.86 g0.69 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal43.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA43.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal325.00 kcal
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 kcal40.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal297.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal196.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Spring, 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
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black
Pink, Purple, White
Inside Color
Grey
Pink
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Tart
Tart
Origin
Asia, Europe
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
6-6.56.5-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Sunny
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.
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
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
China
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Not Available
Top Exporter
Not Available
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Morus Alba
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Ribes
Morus
Species
R. nigrum
M. alba
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Mulberry