Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
  
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
  
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
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 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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
  
11
283.00 kcal
  
20
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
  
26
183.00 kcal
  
28
Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
  
29
Type
Tree fruit
  
Berry
  
Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
  
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Black
  
Inside Color
Red
  
Grey
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Crunchy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Tart
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
Asia, Europe
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy
  
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-8
  
6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Cold, Moist
  
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
  
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey
  
Russia
  
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
  
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
Not Available
  
Top Exporter
Poland
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
  
Ribes nigrum
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Saxifragales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Grossulariaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Ribes
  
Species
P. cerasus
  
R. nigrum
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Saxifrage