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What is Red Currant?



Benefits
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Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism 0

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones 0

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne 0

Hair Benefits
Protects hair 0

Allergy
0

Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties 0

Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy 0

Recommeded for
0

Pregnant Women
Yes 0

Lactating Women
Yes 0

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) 0

Nutrition
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Serving Size
100 g 0

Carbs
13.80 g 34

Fiber
4.30 g 13

Sugar
7.37 g 40

Protein
1.40 g 16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10 15

Vitamins
0

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg 33

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg 24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg 20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg 62

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg 53

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg 24

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg 27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg 20

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg 37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg 8

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg 22

Choline
7.60 mg 13

Fat
0.20 g 33

Minerals
0

Potassium
275.00 mg 22

Iron
1.00 mg 13

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
33.00 mg 13

Magnesium
13.00 mg 22

Zinc
0.23 mg 12

Phosphorus
44.00 mg 7

Manganese
0.19 mg 20

Copper
0.11 mg 20

Selenium
0.60 mcg 10

Fatty Acids
0

Omega 3s
35.00 mg 20

Omega 6s
53.00 mg 31

Sterol
0

Phytosterol
Not Available 0

Water Content
83.95 g 42

Ash
0.66 g 17

Calories
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal 20

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available 0

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal 16

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Foods
0

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal 17

Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal 31

Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal 32

Characteristics
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Type
Berry 0

Season
Summer 0

Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets 0

Seedless Variety
No 0

Color
Red 0

Inside Color
Red 0

Shape
Round 0

Texture
Juicy 0

Taste
Sour, Tart 0

Origin
Europe 0

Grows on
Trees 0

Cultivation
0

Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained 0

Soil pH
6-7 0

Climatic Conditions
Cold 0

Facts
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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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages
0

Wine
Yes 0

Beer
Yes 0

Spirits
Yes 0

Cocktails
Yes 0

Production
0

Top Producer
Russia 0

Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom 0

Top Importer
Germany 0

Top Exporter
Russia 0

Scientific Name
0

Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum 0

Synonym
Not Available 0

Classification
0

Domain
Eukarya 0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta 0

Division
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Subclass
Rosidae 0

Order
Saxifragales 0

Family
Grossulariaceae 0

Genus
Ribes 0

Species
R. rubrum 0

Generic Group
Saxifrage 0

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What is Red Currant Good For?

What is Red Currant? What is Red Currant good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Red Currant fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Red Currant Benefits are: heart care, regulation of heart rate, treatment of rheumatism, gout treatment and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: anti oxidant properties, controls blood pressure, cures fever, digestive aid, healing of wounds, helps in weight loss and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are brightens and lightens complexion, reduces wrinkles and treatment of acne and hair benefits are protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Red Currant side effects are: possibly unsafe during pregnancy and its allergy symptoms are abnormally rapid heart rate, anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, hives, itching and swallowing difficulties. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Red Currant.

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