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
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
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
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
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Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
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)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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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
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Inside Color
Grey
Greyish-white
Origin
Asia, Europe
West Africa
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Rainfall
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.
- The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Top Exporter
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
R. nigrum
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Compare Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit
It is important compare Blackcurrant and Miracle fruit as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Blackcurrant 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 and treatment of common cold.
Miracle fruit Benefits: has taste modifying effect.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Blackcurrant are: acts as moisturizer, prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, rejuvenates scalp and remedy for split ends and hair benefits of Miracle fruit are: . Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: abdominal pains, asthma, conjunctivitis, eczema, itching, nasal polyps, runny nose, skin rash and swelling and the symptoms of second fruit are: itching and skin rash. Get sorted Blackcurrant vs Miracle fruit comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.