Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Tart
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Russia
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Sambucus
Ribes Rubrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Saxifragales
Family
Adoxaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
S. nigra
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Moschatel
Saxifrage
Difference Between Elderberry and Red Currant
We might think that Elderberry and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Red Currant with peel is 73.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Red Currant is Dipsacales and Saxifragales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.