Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
Top Producer
Russia
Spain
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
Spain
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Ribes Rubrum
Annona cherimola
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Saxifragales
Magnoliales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Annonaceae
Species
R. rubrum
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Red Currant and Cherimoya
We might think that Red Currant and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Cherimoya with peel is 56.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Cherimoya 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 Red Currant and Cherimoya is Saxifragales and Magnoliales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.