Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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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)
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Red
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Greyish-white
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sour, Sweet
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
Russia
Thailand
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Germany
Singapore
Top Exporter
Russia
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Ribes Rubrum
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
R. rubrum
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Red Currant and Rambutan
We might think that Red Currant and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Rambutan with peel is 56.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.