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Currants

Currants
Receiving Inspecting:

Fresh currants should be plump and firm. Avoid any broken fruit or leaking packages. Choose currants without hulls.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 32-36° F/0-2° C
  • 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
7 to 14 days.
Usage Ideas:

  • Stir red currants, sautéed mustard greens, and chopped pecans into cornbread stuffing.
  • Toss baby spinach with black currants, sliced almonds, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Seasonal Availability:

Major production areas include the United States and New Zealand.

Seasonality:

Jan
Feb
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Aug
Dec

Flavor Profile

Intensely sweet and sour.

Texture Profile

These tiny berries are tender and smooth.

Pairings

Pair with beef, mustard greens, red wine, spinach.

Substitution Suggestions

Cranberries, lingonberries.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup currant berries (112g) grams
Calories 70
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 62mg4%
Iron 2mg10%
Potassium 360mg8%

*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.