currant
Pronounced:KUR-uhnt
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There are two distinct fruits which are called currants: (1) the dried zante grape; like a raisin, it is used in baked goods and (2) a fresh tiny berry related to the gooseberry. Currents are black, red, or white. The black ones are used for preserves, syrups and liqueurs; while the red and white berries are for eating out of hand.
plural: currantsEthnicity: Greek Ingredient
Season: June - August
How to select: The dried zante grapes are available year round, the fresh currants have a summer season.
How to store: Refrigerate fresh currants, tightly covered, up to 4 days.
Matches well with: almonds, cherries, cream, pears, raspberries
Substitutions: raisins, chopped soft prunes, chopped dates
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calculated for 1 | ||
| Calories 1134 | ||
| Calories from Fat | (%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 0.0g | % | |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | % | |
| Sodium 0mg | % | |
| Potassium 0mg | % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.0g | % | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | % | |
| Sugars 0.0g | ||
| Protein 0.0g | % | |
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