Have You Taken Your Black Currants Today!
Black currants are one of very popular, summer season berries. Indeed, they are incredibly rich in several valuable health benefiting phyto-nutrients, and anti-oxidants that are vital for our health. Blackcurrant is a small shrub belonging to the family of Grossulariaceae , in the genus; Ribes. Its scientific name: Ribes nigrum . Currants are native to central and northern Europe and Siberia. The currant (Ribes) plant is a fast growing, deciduous, small shrub reaching about 5-6 ft in height. In general, currants grow best in the regions where summers are humid but winters severe and chilling. During the season, Ribes nigrum bears pendulous chain of small berries. Each currant berry has a size of about 1 cm in diameter, very dark purple, almost black with a glossy skin, and a persistent calyx at its apex. It can carry about 3-10 tiny, edible seeds. Currants can come in different colors. Berries of red, white and pink currants feature translucent pulp, sweeter in taste. They, ho