Red Currants
Red Currants (Ribes rubrum) are small bright red berries with a juicy pulp.
Health benefits of Red Currants
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Red Currants
Look for vibrantly colored currants with no signs of wilting.
How to store Red Currants
Store in a box in the fridge. They will keep for 6-10 days.
Climate and origin
Red currants originated in Europe and grow in cold tropical climates.
Taste
Red currants have a very tart and sour flavor.
Miscellaneous information
Red currants are unrelated to the dried zante currants commonly seen in stores. Zante currants are in fact grapes, while red currants are a different fruit entirely.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 56 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 13.8g | 5% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 15% | ||
| Total Sugars 7.4g | 15% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.4g | 3% | ||
| Vitamin C 41mg | 46% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 1mg | 6% | ||
| Calcium 33mg | 3% | ||
| Potassium 275mg | 6% | ||
| Phosphorus 44mg | 4% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||