Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
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, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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)
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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Europe
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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 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
Turkey
Russia
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Argentina
Russia
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
C. oblonga
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Quince and Red Currant
We might think that Quince and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Red Currant with peel is 57.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Quince 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 Quince and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.