During World War II, foods that were known to be rich in Vitamin C (e.g. oranges) were almost impossible to find (due to them being imported from enemy countries and other problems). Black currants are a very rich source of vitamin C (as much as 4 times higher than oranges), and they’re suitable for growing […]

Black currants are very rich in many phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, essential fatty acids and minerals In particular, black currants are renowned for their high content in Vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant), GLA (Gamma-Linoleic Acid, a very rare Omega-6 essential fatty acid) and potassium. They have been shown to have twice the potassium of bananas, four […]

Currants, european black, raw Refuse: 2% (Stems) Scientific Name: Ribes nigrum NDB No: 09083 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion) Nutrient Units Value per 100 grams Number of Data Points Std. Error Proximates Water g 81.96 4 0.438 Energy kcal 63 0 Energy kj 264 0 Protein g 1.40 2 Total lipid (fat) […]