Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Red
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Cold
Facts about
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
- 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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Japan
Russia
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Ebenaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
D. kaki
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Red Currant
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Red Currant with peel is 70.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.