Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
NA
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)
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Not Available
Color
Red
Orange, Pink, Yellow
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Europe
Arctic Tundra
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
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.
- Cloudberry is also called as bakeapple, knotberry , knoutberry, aqpik or low bush salmonberry.
- In Nordic countries, cloudberries are used to make traditional liqueurs.
Top Producer
Russia
Norway
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Norway
Top Exporter
Russia
Finland
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Rubus chamaemorus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Species
R. rubrum
R. chamaemorus
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Red Currant and Cloudberry
We might think that Red Currant and Cloudberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Cloudberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Cloudberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Cloudberry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 51.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Cloudberry 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 Cloudberry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Cloudberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Cloudberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. chamaemorus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.