1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, 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
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15.00 mg181.00 mg
0
228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
197.00 mg322.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
320.00 kcal283.00 kcal
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal108.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
130.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
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
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Asia, Europe
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
- 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Ribes nigrum
6.2 Synonym
C. vulgaris
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
7.11 Generic Group