Redcurrant

The currant is the fruit that comes from a wild bush called currant bush, belonging to the saxifragaceae family. They are small round red fruits that grow in clusters and look similar to grapes, but much smaller in size.

Currently we can find 3 different kinds of currants on the market, differentiated by their colour: red currants (the most common), black currants (more acidic than red) and white or pink currants (the less cultivated variety).

Properties and benefits: redcurrant

Some benefits you didn't know about taking redcurrant

These fruits, thanks to their water content, have a very low energy content. Red or black, currants are a good source of fibre, flavonoids, folates and vitamins from group C. In terms of minerals, redcurrants have significant quantities of potassium, iron and phosphorous.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 32 kcal, Fats: 0.2 g, Proteins: 1.1 g, Carbohydrates: 4.8 g, Fibre: 3.5 g, Water: 90.4 g, Calcium: 29 mg, Iron: 0.9 mg, Magnesium: 13 mg, Potassium: 257 mg, Phosphorus: 27 mg, Vitamin A: 4.2 mg, Vitamin B6: 0.045 mg, Vitamin C: 36 mg, Folates: 11 mg, Thiamine: 0.04 mg, Riboflavin: 0.03 mg, Niacin: 0.3 mg

Nutritional values

32.0

Kcal

32.0

Kj

0.2 gr

Fat

4.8 gr

CHO

1.1 gr

Protein

0.0 gr