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, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
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
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Unknown
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
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
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Black
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Grey
Greyish-white
Origin
Asia, Europe
Unknown
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Russia
Thailand
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Not Available
Singapore
Top Exporter
Not Available
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
R. nigrum
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Rambutan
We might think that Blackcurrant and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Rambutan with peel is 63.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.