Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g5.88 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
4.30 g3.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.37 g3.53 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g0.98 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.17
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.65 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg0.28 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg2.20 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.30 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg3.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg36.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg6.90 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.18 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg229.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.00 mg0.23 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg9.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg14.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mg0.16 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
44.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.19 mg0.23 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
53.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
83.95 g92.30 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal25.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal30.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
165.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
260.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Red
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Red
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Europe
India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
Facts
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ribes
Solanum
Species
R. rubrum
S. melongena
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available