Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g15.90 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
4.30 g6.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.37 g9.36 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g1.88 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.12
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.09 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.43 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg0.21 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.04 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg43.90 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg8.40 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.86 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg486.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.00 mg0.86 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg10.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg62.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg20.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mg0.17 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
44.00 mg19.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.19 mg0.14 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg47.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
53.00 mg124.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
83.95 g80.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal71.00 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 kcalNA
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 kcal130.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal245.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal392.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus
Season
Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
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Color
Red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Europe
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-76-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Warm
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.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
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
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Russia
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Ribes
Citrus
Species
R. rubrum
C. japonica
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Citrus fruit