Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold
Facts about
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
- 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
New Zealand
Russia
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Russia
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Saxifragales
Family
Myrtaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
A. sellowiana
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Myrtle
Saxifrage
Difference Between Feijoa and Red Currant
We might think that Feijoa and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Red Currant with peel is Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa 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 Feijoa and Red Currant is Myrtales and Saxifragales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.