Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Origin
Europe
South Pacific
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
Russia
Jamaica
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Not Available
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Moraceae
Species
R. rubrum
A. altilis
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Mulberry
Difference Between Red Currant and Breadfruit
We might think that Red Currant and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Breadfruit with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Breadfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Red Currant and Breadfruit is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.