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, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, 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
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Black
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Asia, Europe
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Russia
Spain
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Italy
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Olea europaea
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Lamiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Oleaceae
Species
R. nigrum
O. europaea
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Olive
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Olive
We might think that Blackcurrant and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Olive with peel is 63.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackcurrant and Olive is Saxifragales and Lamiales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.