Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
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
Gives you energy
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
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Jamaican Tangelo
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
Color
Orange, Yellow
Black
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Grey
Origin
Jamaica
Asia, Europe
Soil Type
Loamy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Moist
Facts about
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
- 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.
Top Producer
Jamaica
Russia
Other Countries
United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Saxifrage
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant
We might think that Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant with peel is 45.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant 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 Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.