Red currant

Definition

Red currants are small, tart red berries produced by the Ribes rubrum plant. 

Health considerations

Red currants are a good source of potassium and manganese, and a very good source of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. Red currants are high in antioxidants, mostly due to their high anthocyanin content.

May be found in

Juices, desserts, pastries, jams, pies, jelly, syrup

References

Nutrition Data

Antioxidants & redox signaling

Alternative Spellings and Names

Ribes rubrum