Currants
Related to the gooseberry, currants come in black, red and white varieties.
The black variety is generally used for preserves, as well as syrups and liqueurs, while the red and white berries are delicious to enjoy fresh.
Currants contain no sugar, are high in antioxidants and also provide and omega-3 fatty acid called stearidonic acid.
Antioxidant Score* (ORAC)=7,960 and 3,387
*Currants, european, black (7,960) and red (3,387)
The Benefits
- Special diets: Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: VitaminC
- Good Source of: Potassium, Manganese
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
Related Foods
Related Nutrients
Selecting and Storing
Choose those that are plump and without hulls. They can be refrigerated, tightly covered, up to 4 days.
