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Black Currant

Ribes nigrum Allergen-Free
Black Currant

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Grossulariaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European
  • Seasonality Mid-Summer
  • Source Black Currant Bush

O Que É Black Currant?

A small, dark purple-black berry known for its intense tartness and rich, musky flavor.

"The Powerhouse of Tartness"

Qual o Sabor de Black Currant?

Tart, astringent, musky, earthy, sometimes slightly sweet when ripe.

Taste
Tart, Astringent, Musky, Fruity
Texture
Soft, Juicy, Small Seeds
Aroma
Fruity, Earthy, Pungent
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Popular Liqueur

Crème de Cassis

Primary Global Producer

Poland

Vitamin C Content

Higher than oranges per serving

Informação Nutricional

Per 80g (1 cup)
Calories63 kcal
Total Fat0.4 g
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.4 g
Total Carbohydrate15.4 g
Dietary Fiber4.3 g
Total Sugars7.7 g
Calcium55 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Potassium322 mg

Segredo do Chef

To reduce tartness in fresh black currants for desserts, macerate them with a little sugar for an hour before use.

Substitutos e Proporções de Black Currant

O melhor substituto para Black Currant é Blueberries + Lemon Juice, usado na proporção de 1:1 berries + 1 tsp lemon per cup. Good color and texture match, lemon adds tartness.

Substitutos para Black Currant com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Blueberries + Lemon Juice Melhor 1:1 berries + 1 tsp lemon per cup Good color and texture match, lemon adds tartness.
Red Currants 1:1 Similar tartness and appearance, but less intense flavor.
Cranberries 1:1 Very tart, good for jams and sauces, different texture.
Dark Cherries (sour) 1:1 Adds similar color and a pleasant tartness, often sweeter.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Black Currant

Choose firm, plump berries with no mold or shriveling.

O Que Combina Bem Com Black Currant?

  • Game Meats
  • Desserts
  • Jams
  • Syrups
  • Gin

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Black Currant?

Tart, astringent, musky, earthy, sometimes slightly sweet when ripe. Fruity|Earthy|Pungent

Qual é um bom substituto para Black Currant?

O melhor substituto é Blueberries + Lemon Juice (1:1 berries + 1 tsp lemon per cup). Good color and texture match, lemon adds tartness.

Como escolher e armazenar Black Currant?

Choose firm, plump berries with no mold or shriveling.

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