The currant is one of the most appealing dried fruits. The U.S.A , Australia , and Greece are the main producing countries. Currants are a powerhouse of nutrition.
Health benefits:
- They are low-fat, cholesterol-free and high in protein.
- Dried currants are also an excellent source of nutrients healthy, and contain copper, manganese and potassium.
- Similar to other dried fruits like raisins or figs, currants are a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Uses:
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Currants are widely used in the confectionery, baking, and health food industries. They can be mixed with various types of nuts and be eaten as a snack.
Nutritional information per 100 gr of Currants
- Energy: 383 kcal
- Protein: 4.08 g
- Total fat: 0.27 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.047 g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.180 g
- Carbohydrates: 74 g
- Fiber: 6.8 g
- Calcium: 86 mg
- Iron: 3.26 mg
- Selenium: 0.7 mcg
- Phosporus: 125mg
- Magnesium: 45 mg
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Vitamin A: 73 IU
- Vitamin B6: 0.296 mg
- Vitamin E: 0.11mg
- Vitamin K: 3.3 mcg