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Raisins Currant

Vitis vinifera (Zante Currant) Allergen-Free
Raisins Currant

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Vitaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean, European, Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Grapes

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Raisins Currant ?

Small, intensely flavored dried grapes, often specifically referring to Zante currants, cherished for their sweet and slightly tart profile.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Raisins Currant ?

Le/La/L'Raisins Currant a un goût sweet, concentrated fruit, slightly tart avec des arômes fruity, wine-like, concentrated grape.

Taste
Sweet, Concentrated Fruit, Slightly Tart
Texture
Chewy, Wrinkled, Plump (when rehydrated)
Aroma
Fruity, Wine-like, Concentrated Grape
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 40g (1/4 cup)
Calories299 kcal
Total Fat0.5 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein3.1 g
Total Carbohydrate79.2 g
Dietary Fiber3.7 g
Total Sugars59.2 g
Calcium50 mg
Iron1.9 mg
Potassium749 mg

Le secret du chef

To plump up dried currants for baking or cooking, soak them in hot water, tea, or a spirit like rum for 10-15 minutes, then drain thoroughly.

Substituts & Proportions pour Raisins Currant

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Raisins Currant est Regular Raisins (Sultanas, Thompson Seedless), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Good for sweetness and chewiness, but currants are smaller and often more tart/intense.

Substituts pour Raisins Currant avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Regular Raisins (Sultanas, Thompson Seedless) Meilleur 1:1 Good for sweetness and chewiness, but currants are smaller and often more tart/intense.
Dried Cranberries 1:1 Offers a similar tartness and chew, but larger and distinct cranberry flavor.
Dried Cherries 1:1 Provides a sweet-tart profile and chewiness, often larger than currants.
Chopped Dried Apricots 1:1 Different flavor, but offers chewiness and sweetness, good for baking.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Raisins Currant

  1. Look for plump, dark, and soft currants.
  2. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Raisins Currant ?

  • Oats
  • Nuts
  • Cheese
  • Spices (cinnamon
  • nutmeg)
  • Baked Goods
  • Pork
  • Lamb.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Raisins Currant ?

Sweet, Concentrated Fruit, Slightly Tart Fruity, Wine-like, Concentrated Grape

Quel est un bon substitut pour Raisins Currant ?

Le meilleur substitut est Regular Raisins (Sultanas, Thompson Seedless) (1:1). Good for sweetness and chewiness, but currants are smaller and often more tart/intense.

Comment choisir et conserver le Raisins Currant ?

Look for plump, dark, and soft currants. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

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