Organic
Red Currant
"Nature's candy, bursting with flavor and nutrients."
Plump and succulent, Red Currants are a sweet and tangy small fruit with a shiny red skin, often eaten fresh or used in jams and desserts.
Also known as
Summer currant, Red Swedish Currant
Botanical name
Ribes rubrum hortense
Product Details
PLU Code
93088
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Currants › All Sizes
Origin
Europe, Asia, North America
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
2.5 weeks
Status
Approved
About Red Currant
They are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and potassium, and often considered a superfood due to their high nutritional value.
Nutrition Information
Red currant is a nutrient-rich fruit, it is low in calories, 100 grams of red currant provides approximately 56 calories, it is rich in minerals such as potassium, copper, manganese, and iron, and vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin K, it also contains antioxidant compounds, overall nutrition facts per 100 grams are as follows,
Energy 56 kcal
Carbohydrates 13.3 g
Fiber 3.8 g
Protein 1.3 g
Fat 0.2 g
Vitamin C 40 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 8 mcg
Potassium 264 mg
Copper 0.162 mg
Manganese 0.252 mg
Iron 0.77 mg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for red currants. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, e.g., vented containers or mesh bags
Shelf Life
2.5 weeks
Storage Notes: Red currants are relatively perishable: cool them quickly, keep them refrigerated but never sprinkled or top-iced, and watch for gray mold, which spreads rapidly when they warm up. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 306-310.
Applies to: red currants.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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