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
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, 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
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Melon, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
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
Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786
Color
Black
Orange, Yellow
Taste
Tart
Luscious, Sweet
Origin
Asia, Europe
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Warm, Without frosts
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.
- Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
- Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
- Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Russia
India
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Mexico
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Carica papaya
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Brassicales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Caricaceae
Species
R. nigrum
C. papaya
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Papaya
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Papaya
We might think that Blackcurrant and Papaya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Papaya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Papaya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Papaya with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Papaya 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 Papaya is Saxifragales and Brassicales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.