1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
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
1.1.1 General Benefits
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
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
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1.6.2 Lactating Women
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1.7 Best Time to Eat
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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
2.2 Carbs
15.40 g
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
1
79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
63.35
2.3 Protein
1.40 g
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
0.3
14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
0.02
0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
0
426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶
0
0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
0
1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall) ▶
0
2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall) ▶
0
1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall) ▶
0
0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall) ▶
0
228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
0
3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
14.2
2.5 Fat
0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶
0
33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
322.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall) ▶
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
1.54 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
0.06
9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶
0
1556
2.6.4 Calcium
55.00 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall) ▶
1
100
2.6.5 Magnesium
24.00 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall) ▶
0
92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.27 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall) ▶
0
2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
59.00 mg
Rank: 5 (Overall) ▶
0
113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.26 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶
0
3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.09 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall) ▶
0
2
2.6.10 Selenium
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
72.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall) ▶
0
318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
107.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
87
2.9 Water Content
81.96 g
Rank: 51 (Overall) ▶
0
95.23
2.10 Ash
0.86 g
Rank: 12 (Overall) ▶
0
87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
17
443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall) ▶
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall) ▶
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
Rank: 29 (Overall) ▶
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
4.2 Season
Summer
4.3 Varieties
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
4.4 Seedless Variety
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4.5 Color
Black
4.6 Inside Color
Grey
4.7 Shape
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Tart
4.10 Origin
Asia, Europe
4.11 Grows on
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
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5.2.2 Beer
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89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.3 Spirits
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5.2.4 Cocktails
Not Available
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Russia
5.3.2 Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Not Available
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
6.2 Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Saxifragales
7.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
7.9 Genus
Ribes
7.10 Species
R. nigrum
7.11 Generic Group
Saxifrage