Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
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)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Golden ruby and Olympic Double
Color
Red
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow
Origin
Europe
North America
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Moist
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.
- The name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
- In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
- Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
Top Producer
Russia
United States of America
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Canada, Mexico
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Rubus spectabilis
Synonym
Ribes Rubrum
Rubus spectabilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Species
R. rubrum
R. spectabilis
Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Red Currant and Salmonberry
We might think that Red Currant and Salmonberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Salmonberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Salmonberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Salmonberry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.