Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
Along with meal, 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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g33.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
4.30 gNA
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.37 gNA
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.02
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mgNA
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mgNA
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mgNA
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg66.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg310.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.00 mg2.50 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg27.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
44.00 mg26.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.19 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
53.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
83.95 g64.40 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g0.90 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal276.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal25.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Seedless Variety
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Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Europe
Eastern United States
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-76.5-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts
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.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Ribes
Diospyros
Species
R. rubrum
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available