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-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
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, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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 Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Black
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Grey
Not Available
Origin
Asia, Europe
Central America, North America, Unknown
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Cold, Sunny
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 was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Not Available
Not Available
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
UAE
Top Exporter
Not Available
India
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Winter Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Cucurbitales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Sapota
We might think that Blackcurrant and Sapota are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Sapota Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Sapota is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Sapota with peel is 63.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Sapota 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 Sapota is Saxifragales and Cucurbitales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.