What is Red Currants? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Red Currants?

Red currants are in the family of the gooseberry and are small and bright red with a thin skin. It is an extremely fragile berry that bruises easily and is translucent. The berries grow in thick clusters and are mainly used in cooked preparations and not commonly eaten raw. They taste sweet and tart with a hint of rhubarb and raspberry, that has an acidic edge.

What does Red Currants Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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Red Currants Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup112g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	63kcal	3%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	16g	5%
Sugars	8g	16%
Fiber	4g	14%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	1mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Red Currants?

1 Cup of Red Currants contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Red Currants?

1 Cup of Red Currants contains 16 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Red Currants?

1 Cup of Red Currants contains 8 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Red Currants?

There are 63 calories in 1 Cup of Red Currants.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Red Currants?

There are 16 calories in 1 oz of Red Currants.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Red Currants?

There are 254 calories in 1 pound of Red Currants.