Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, 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
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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, 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
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
  
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
283.00 kcal
  
20
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
  
36
183.00 kcal
  
28
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
  
18
270.00 kcal
  
29
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Berry
  
Season
Monsoon, Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
  
Black
  
Inside Color
Purple
  
Grey
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
  
Tart
  
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
Asia, Europe
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6.5-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
  
Cold, Moist
  
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India
  
Russia
  
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Top Exporter
India
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
  
Ribes nigrum
  
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
  
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Saxifragales
  
Family
Myrtaceae
  
Grossulariaceae
  
Genus
Syzygium
  
Ribes
  
Species
S. cumini
  
R. nigrum
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Saxifrage