Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
May interact with some drugs
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
No Types
Taste
Sour, Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
China
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Species
R. rubrum
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Red Currant and Gojiberry
We might think that Red Currant and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Gojiberry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.