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Currant - tart berry fruit

Currants are small berries from shrubs of the genus Ribes, available in red, black, and white varieties. They are notable for their high vitamin C and antioxidant content. Red currants have a refreshing tart flavor, while black currants are more aromatic. Their high pectin content makes them ideal for jam and jelly making.

Currant - tart berry fruit
  • Black currants contain up to four times more vitamin C than an orange.
  • Currants are among the richest fruits in pectin content.
  • In Central Europe, currants are traditionally used to make homemade fruit wine.
  • Black currant leaves are used in herbal medicine as tea.
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