Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
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 cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Monsoon, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Red
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Europe
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Cold
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 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
India
Russia
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Not Available
Germany
Top Exporter
India
Russia
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Saxifragales
Family
Myrtaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
S. cumini
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Jambul and Red Currant
We might think that Jambul and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Red Currant with peel is 60.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and Red Currant is Myrtales and Saxifragales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.