Organic
Blackcurrant
"Nature's antioxidant powerhouse"
A small, dark purple fruit with a sweet-tart taste and high nutritional value, rich in vitamins and minerals.
Also known as
cassis, European blackcurrant
Botanical name
Ribes nigrum
Product Details
PLU Code
93305
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Currants › All Sizes
Origin
Europe and Northern Asia
Temperature
-0.5 to 0°C (31 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
1.5 weeks
Status
Approved
About Blackcurrant
Blackcurrants are native to Europe and Northern Asia, and are often used in jams, preserves, and as a fresh fruit snack.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for blackcurrants per 100 grams are approximately
Energy 64 kcal
Carbohydrates 15.38 grams
Fiber 4 grams
Protein 1.4 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Vitamin C 181 mg
Potassium 322 mg
Copper 0.14 mg
Manganese 0.12 mg
Vitamin E 1.1 mg
Folate 8 mcg
Phosphorus 59 mg.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for black 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
Clamshell or punnets, breathable packaging recommended
Shelf Life
1.5 weeks
Storage Notes: Black currants have the shortest storage life of the three fruits; cool them quickly and keep them refrigerated but never sprinkled or top-iced. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 306-310.
Applies to: black 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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