Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Heart burn
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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sour, Tart
Tangy, Tart
Origin
Europe
South Africa
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Rainfall, 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.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
Top Producer
Russia
New Zealand
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Not Available
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Species
R. rubrum
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Nightshade
Difference Between Red Currant and Tamarillo
We might think that Red Currant and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Tamarillo with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.