Currant

Blackcurrants are excellent laxatives. They must be consumed in a short time, otherwise, they will spoil. In the fridge, at 4ºC of temperature, they last… Read More »Are Blackcurrants A Laxative?

If you have grown your blackcurrants yourself you will need to remove the tails (stalks) and wash your currants. Some people also prefer to remove… Read More »Do You Have To Top And Tail Blackcurrants For Jam?

Preparing Fresh Blackcurrants and Redcurrants For The Freezer. To prepare your black and redcurrants for the freezer give them a wash to remove any bugs… Read More »Should You Top And Tail Blackcurrants Before Freezing?

4 cups. What is this? For rough approximations though, a pound of red currants (roughly 4 cups, or 1 quart) will yield about 1 cup… Read More »How Many Cups Of Red Currants Make A Pound?

Currants are dried for up to three weeks. Due to their small size, they have a sweet, tangy and intense flavor and add texture and… Read More »What Do Dried Currants Taste Like?

Drying currants in a dehydrator Sort the currants and then wash them and air dry them. Lay them out evenly in one layer on the… Read More »Can Red Currants Be Dried?

“Pink Champagne” is among the sweetest of currants. “Rosasport” also offers clusters of flavorful pink berries suitable for fresh eating. What is the best tasting… Read More »What Is The Best Tasting Currant Berry?

Both red currants (Ribes rubrum) and black currants (Ribes nigrum) can be stored in the freezer for between ten and twelve months, as can the… Read More »How Long Can I Keep Red Currants In The Freezer?

Currants contain a variety of different polyphenol antioxidants, which have been linked with cancer prevention, heart health, obesity and even diabetes prevention. Recent research suggests… Read More »Do Dried Currants Have Polyphenols?

Black currants are high in antioxidants, including vitamin C. Along with the anthocyanins in black currants, these antioxidants can help to give your immune system… Read More »Are Currants Good For You To Eat?