Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, 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
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Red
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Europe
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay loam, 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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
Russia
United States of America
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Germany
Europe
Top Exporter
Russia
Turkey
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Order
Saxifragales
Vitales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Vitaceae
Species
R. rubrum
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Grape
Difference Between Red Currant and Raisin
We might think that Red Currant and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Raisin with peel is 56.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Raisin 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 Raisin is Saxifragales and Vitales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.