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5 BENEFITS OF BLACK CURRANTS (AND FULL NUTRITION FACTS)

Last updated: September 21, 2023 by Michael Joseph, MSc
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Black currants are little berries that grow on the blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)
plant.

These berries are an exceptional source of vitamin C and polyphenols, and they
grow around the world.

This article examines the potential benefits of black currants, their
nutritional values, and how we can use them.

But first, let’s take a quick look at precisely what black currants are.


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WHAT ARE BLACK CURRANTS?



Black currants are small oval-shaped berries with a dark-purple to black
appearance and a tart taste.

The image above shows some black currants growing on a blackcurrant plant.




ORIGIN AND HISTORY

Black currants are thought to have originated in Russia during the 11th century.
The berries are now prevalent globally, particularly in Northern Europe and Asia
(1, 2).

Despite this, only limited production occurs within the United States.

This is primarily because the industry was destroyed in the early 1900s due to
the enactment of a ban on the commercial production of black currants. This ban
came about because blackcurrant shrubs could help spread a fungal infection
called white pine blister rust (3, 4).

Unfortunately, this infection was a threat to the lucrative timber industry, and
the blackcurrant paid the price. The ban remained in place from 1912 to 1966,
thus lasting more than fifty years.

Although black currants are currently legal in the United States, the industry
is still recovering.


TASTE

Black currants have a tart and somewhat astringent taste, which is influenced by
both their significant ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and polyphenol (such as
tannins) content (5).

It is possible to eat the berries raw, and some people enjoy doing so, but black
currants are somewhat of an acquired taste.

In this regard, many people prefer to consume sweetened blackcurrant products.
Many blackcurrant products are available, including jams, juices, teas, powdered
extracts, and even wine.

Although we think of black currants as one specific berry, there are numerous
different cultivars of blackcurrant with slight differences in characteristics
(6, 7).

Key Point: Black currants are popular berries that have a somewhat tart taste.


BLACK CURRANTS ARE EXTREMELY HIGH IN VITAMIN C

Most fruits contain a good amount of vitamin C, but black currants are
exceptionally high in the vitamin.

Per 100-gram (3.5 oz) serving, black currants provide 181 mg of vitamin C. This
amount is equivalent to 200% of the recommended daily value of 90 mg (8, 9).

To show just how much vitamin C black currants contain, here is how their
provision of the nutrient compares to other renowned food sources (8, 10, 11,
12, 13):

 * 100 grams of black currants: 181 mg
 * Medium orange: 69.7 mg
 * Large lemon: 44.5 mg
 * Medium bell pepper: 127.7 mg
 * 100 grams of strawberries: 58.8 mg

As we can see, black currants are one of the most vitamin-C rich foods in the
human diet.

Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the human immune system, and it helps to
protect our cells and grow and repair tissues (14).

Additionally, this essential vitamin may potentially have a protective effect
against the development of various diseases. On this note, population studies
show that individuals maintaining sufficient vitamin C levels have a lower risk
of several chronic diseases (15, 16, 17).

Key Point: Black currants offer a substantial amount of vitamin C.


A GOOD SOURCE OF FIBER

Per 100-gram (3.5 oz) serving, black currants provide 15.4 grams of
carbohydrate, of which 6.8 grams come from fiber (8).

Alongside other berry options such as blackberries, black raspberries, and red
raspberries, black currants are among the most fiber-rich fruit.

Fiber can have a range of potential benefits for the human body, and these
include:

 * Feeding the microbiota: beneficial bacteria residing in the gut feed on fiber
   (18).
 * The digestion and fermentation of fiber by gut bacteria produce beneficial
   short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), such as butyric acid. These fatty acids can
   have various beneficial health effects, including lower gastrointestinal
   inflammation (19, 20).
 * Fiber can lower the blood sugar/insulin response to carbohydrate-containing
   foods (21, 22, 23).
 * Higher soluble fiber intake tends to decrease levels of low-density
   lipoprotein (LDL), which is sometimes referred to as “bad” cholesterol (22).

Black currants contain both soluble and insoluble fiber (23).

According to the guidance daily values developed by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), the recommended fiber intake is 28 grams per day.
Therefore, just 100 grams of black currants provide approximately 25% of fiber’s
daily value (8, 9).

Key Point: Black currants contain large amounts of dietary fiber.
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BLACKCURRANTS MAY HELP TO IMPROVE BLOOD PRESSURE AND OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
MARKERS



Over recent decades, various berries have shown that they may have a beneficial
effect on blood pressure levels and other cardiometabolic risk markers.

Interestingly, some human trials have used blackcurrant to see if the berry
could improve these markers.

Here is a summary:

 * In a randomized controlled trial, 14 older adults used a blackcurrant extract
   daily for 7 days. On the seventh day, the blackcurrant group had a lower
   resting systolic (-6 mmHg) and diastolic (-6 mmHg) blood pressure than the
   placebo group (24).
 * A further study in older adults featured forty participants between the ages
   of 50 and 70. For five weeks, each participant consumed a daily beverage
   containing 450 grams of berries (including 50 grams of blackcurrant). A
   control group consumed a carbohydrate and calorie-matched beverage that
   didn’t contain fiber or polyphenols. At the end of the five weeks, the berry
   beverage participants had slightly reduced LDL cholesterol and blood glucose
   levels compared to baseline and the control group. Lower insulin levels were
   also reported compared to the control beverage (25).
 * A randomized controlled trial examined the effect of blackcurrant extract on
   insulin sensitivity in twenty-five overweight individuals. In this study, a
   single dose of blackcurrant extract did not affect postprandial (post-meal)
   blood glucose, insulin, or triglycerides on day one. However, following daily
   supplementation, significant reductions in these markers were apparent after
   a meal was assessed on day eight (26).

The researchers speculated that these effects were likely due to black currants’
dietary fiber and polyphenol content.




THE STRENGTH OF EVIDENCE FOR THESE EFFECTS IS RELATIVELY LOW

Further research is necessary as there have been few clinical human trials, each
with a relatively small number of participants. One of the trials featured a
range of berries rather than solely black currants.

Key Point: There is some limited evidence that blackcurrant consumption may
improve markers of cardiovascular health.


MAY SLIGHTLY IMPROVE EXERCISE PERFORMANCE

Mixed evidence exists on the potential benefits of blackcurrant on exercise
performance.

Black currants are a rich source of anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid polyphenol
thought to benefit exercise performance and recovery (27).

Here is a summary of findings (alongside the references) for existing randomized
controlled trials investigating the potential benefits of black currants in this
area:

 * Blackcurrant extract slightly improves short-distance performance times/speed
   in professionally trained athletes (28, 29).
 * However, randomized controlled trials on blackcurrant extract show either
   inconsistent or no benefit for speed-duration during high-intensity exercise
   (30, 31).
 * Blackcurrant extract appears to increase fat oxidation rates during exercise
   (32).
 * A randomized controlled pilot study demonstrated that black currants might
   improve exercise recovery by promoting anti-inflammatory events during the
   post-exercise period (33).

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of the
International Society of Sports Nutrition considered all the available evidence.
They concluded that “blackcurrant has a small, but significant, effect on sports
performance” (34).

Key Point: Human trials suggest that blackcurrant extracts might slightly
improve exercise performance and post-exercise recovery.


DRAWBACKS

Are there any potential downsides of blackcurrant consumption?

On the positive side, it appears that the risk of allergy is remote. The Journal
of Allergy and Clinical Immunology notes that although similar fruits can be a
common cause of allergies, no allergy to blackcurrant has yet been reported
(35).

Perhaps the biggest drawback of black currants is that some people find them too
bitter/tart to consume alone.

In this case, people may consume sugar-sweetened blackcurrant products as an
alternative. Due to the added sugar, such products may not be as nutritionally
beneficial as other fresh berries.

This really depends on personal taste preference; some people enjoy tart berries
like blackcurrants and cranberries, while others don’t enjoy them in their
unsweetened form.

Key Point: It is possible that allergies may exist, but blackcurrant allergies
have not been reported. The main drawback of black currants is that many people
find them too tart.


FULL NUTRITION FACTS

For reference, here are the full nutritional values for black currants per
100-gram (3.5 oz) serving.

All the nutritional data is courtesy of the USDA’s FoodData Central database,
and the daily values have been calculated using the FDA’s daily values (8, 9).

Name Amount % Daily Value Calories 63 kcal 3.2% Carbohydrate 15.38 g 5.1%  
Fiber 6.78 g 24.2%   Sugars 6.67 Fat 0.41 g 0.6%   Saturated 0.03 g 0.2%  
Monounsaturated 0.06 g   Polyunsaturated 0.18 g     Omega-3 0.03 g     Omega-6
0.11 g Protein 1.40 g 2.8%


VITAMINS

 * Vitamin C: 201% of the daily value
 * Vitamin K: 25% DV
 * Pantothenic Acid (B5): 8% DV
 * Vitamin E: 7% DV
 * Thiamin (B1): 4% DV
 * Vitamin B6: 4% DV
 * Riboflavin (B2): 4% DV
 * Folate: 2% DV
 * Niacin (B3): 2% DV
 * Choline: 1% DV
 * Vitamin A RAE: 1% DV


MINERALS

 * Manganese: 11% DV
 * Copper: 10% DV
 * Iron: 9% DV
 * Potassium: 7% DV
 * Magnesium: 6% DV
 * Phosphorus: 5% DV
 * Calcium: 4% DV
 * Zinc: 2% DV
 * Selenium: 1% DV
 * Sodium: <1% DV


PHYTONUTRIENTS

Black currants are a significant source of dietary polyphenols.

These berries provide particularly large quantities of (36):

 * Flavonoids: anthocyanins, flavanols, and flavanols such as quercetin and
   myricetin.
 * Phenolic acids: hydroxybenzoic acids and hydroxycinnamic acids, such as
   caffeoylquinic acids.

Research has shown that, alongside blueberries, black currants contain more
significant amounts of anthocyanins than other berries (37).




GLYCEMIC INDEX

According to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition, black
currants have a glycemic index of 22. Per typical 100-gram serving, this equates
to an estimated glycemic load of 2 (38).

Key Point: Black currants contain a broad range of essential nutrients,
particularly vitamin C. These berries are also a rich source of polyphenols, and
they have a glycemic index of 22.


HOW TO USE BLACK CURRANTS

Aside from all the common commercial products, here are some ways we can use
black currants at home:

 * Eat them fresh: Like any other berry, just eat them raw if you like the
   taste.
 * Make a tea: blend 00 grams of black currants with water, add a sweetener if
   desired, and then boil.
 * Juice: blend 100 grams of black currants with water, add sweetener if
   desired, and then drink. Add some sweeter berries, such as raspberries and
   strawberries, if wanting a sweeter taste.
 * Make a jam: black currants are a popular fruit for making jam. There is a
   simple recipe for blackcurrant jam here.
 * In cooking: adding black currants to a savory sauce adds a unique flavor to
   sauces for fish and meat dishes.

For some more recipe ideas on savory and sweet cooking with black currants, the
BBC Good Food website has some ideas here.


FINAL THOUGHTS

Black currants offer a wealth of vitamin C, and they are one of the most
polyphenol-rich foods.

While the breadth of research on blackcurrant is relatively small, evidence
suggests they may have slight beneficial effects on blood pressure and sporting
performance.

Their flavor can be a little bit tart, but they offer many nutritional benefits
for those that enjoy the taste.


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MICHAEL JOSEPH, MSC

Michael works as a nutrition educator in a community setting and holds a
Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition. He believes in providing reliable and
objective nutritional information to allow informed decisions.

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