Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
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, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.70 g13.80 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NA4.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA7.37 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.40 g1.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.10
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
NA2.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.06 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.07 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA8.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg41.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.10 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA11.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA47.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.10 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
NA275.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.30 mg1.00 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
10.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
15.00 mg33.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
NA13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
NA0.23 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
NA44.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.19 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
NA0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
NA0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg35.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg53.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
90.70 g83.95 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.10 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
37.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA308.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
420.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
372.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
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Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Red
Inside Color
Purple
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
North America
Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
4-66-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
United States of America
Russia
Other Countries
Canada
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Canada
Germany
Top Exporter
Chile
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Ericaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Gaylussacia
Ribes
Species
G. brachycera
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Heath
Saxifrage