Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
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
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
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, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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 B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
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
Origin
North America
Asia, Europe
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Moist
Facts about
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
- 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.
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
United States of America
Russia
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Botanical Name
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
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
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Ericaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
Vaccinium macrocarpon
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Heath
Saxifrage
Difference Between Cranberry and Blackcurrant
We might think that Cranberry and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cranberry and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cranberry and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Blackcurrant with peel is 46.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry 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 Cranberry and Blackcurrant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.