Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
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
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
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
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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 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 C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
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
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Tart
Origin
China
Asia, Europe
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Moist
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- 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.
Top Producer
Spain
Russia
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Citrus clementina
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
C. clementina
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Saxifrage
Difference Between Clementine and Blackcurrant
We might think that Clementine and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Blackcurrant with peel is 47.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine and Blackcurrant 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 Clementine and Blackcurrant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.