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What is Blackcurrant?

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Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.40 g
Rank: 24 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g
Rank: 48 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.09
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g
Rank: 53 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal
Rank: 23 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

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

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Color

Black

Inside Color

Grey

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Tart

Origin

Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

-

Production

Top Producer

Russia

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

-

Top Exporter

-

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Ribes

Species

R. nigrum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

What is Blackcurrant Good For?

What is Blackcurrant? What is Blackcurrant good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Blackcurrant fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Blackcurrant Benefits are: arthritis treatment, cures gastro-intestinal troubles, diarrhea treatment, gout treatment, heart care, kidney stone treatment, liver health, muscle pain relief and treatment of alzheimer's disease and its general health benefits are: 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 and treatment of common cold. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion, skin cleansing, treatment of dark spots and treatment of skin diseases and hair benefits are acts as moisturizer, prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, rejuvenates scalp and remedy for split ends. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Blackcurrant side effects are: diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and might cause change of urine color and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, asthma, conjunctivitis, eczema, itching, nasal polyps, runny nose, skin rash and swelling. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Blackcurrant.