Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Red
Soil Type
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Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
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Cold
Facts about
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
Other Countries
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Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Russia
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus
Ribes Rubrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Boysenberry and Red Currant
We might think that Boysenberry and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Red Currant with peel is 50.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Red Currant 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 Boysenberry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.