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Black currant

Black currant is a tart, aromatic, dark berry used fresh, frozen, dried or in juices, jams, jellies, syrups and baked foods.

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About Black currant

Black currant is the small, dark berry of the blackcurrant shrub, eaten fresh when available and widely used in juices, jams, jellies, syrups, and baked foods. The berries grow in clusters and are usually harvested when fully ripe.

The fruit has glossy, deep purple-black skin and juicy flesh with a distinctive tart, aromatic flavour. Fresh, frozen, dried, and processed black currants vary in texture and intensity; products made from the berries may include added sugar or other ingredients.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Blackcurrant

English

Currants, european black, raw

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Black currant nutrition & diet

Black currant nutritional value

Currants, european black, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
63kcal
Protein
1.4g
Carbs
15.4g
Fat
0.4g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Fresh and dried berries differ in water content, while juices and preserves may be filtered, concentrated, or sweetened.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Currants, european black, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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