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-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Unknown
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
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Water Content
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
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
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Color
Black
Bright Yellow, Orange
Origin
Asia, Europe
Chile, Peru
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
NA
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.
NA
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Not Available
Colombia
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Species
R. nigrum
Physalis
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Physalis
We might think that Blackcurrant and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Physalis with peel is 63.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Physalis belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackcurrant and Physalis is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.