Aplenty Dried Blackcurrant | Dry Greece Black | Watermelon Vine Fruits | Forbidden Fruit | Ribes Nigrum

Description

The blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum), also known as black currant or cassis, is a deciduous shrub in the family Grossulariaceae grown for its edible berries. It is native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia, where it prefers damp fertile soils. It is widely cultivated both commercially and domestically. It is winter hardy, but cold weather at flowering time during the spring may reduce the size of the crop. Bunches of small, glossy black fruit develop along the stems in the summer and can be harvested by hand or by machine.

About this item

• Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) have been called “the forbidden fruit” in the United States.
• Black Currants are rich in an omega-6 fatty acid called gamma-linoleic acid.
• Black currants contain soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are vital for healthy digestion.
• Black currants have high levels of manganese.
• 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 a boost
• Black currants are high in vitamin C, containing about 85% of your daily recommended value in a single serving.
• People use the whole blackcurrant plant, from the leaves to the seeds, for many conditions.