CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS

Nutritional value and chemical composition "Black currant".

The table shows the content of nutrients (calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) per 100 grams of edible part.

Nutrient	amount	Norm**	% of the norm in 100 g	% of the norm in 100 kcal	100% normal
Calorie content	44 kcal	1684 kcal	2.6%	5.9%	3827 g
Protein	1 g	76 g	1.3%	3%	7600 g
Fats	0.4 g	60 g	0.7%	1.6%	15000 g
Carbohydrates	7.3 g	211 g	3.5%	8%	2890 g
Organic acids	2.3 g	~
Alimentary fiber	4.8 g	20 g	24%	54.5%	417 g
Water	83.3 g	2400 g	3.5%	8%	2881 g
Ash	0.9 g	~
Vitamins
Vitamin A, RE	17 mcg	900 mcg	1.9%	4.3%	5294 g
beta carotene	0.1 mg	5 mg	2%	4.5%	5000 g
Vitamin B1, thiamine	0.03 mg	1.5 mg	2%	4.5%	5000 g
Vitamin B2, riboflavin	0.04 mg	1.8 mg	2.2%	5%	4500 g
Vitamin B4, choline	12.3 mg	500 mg	2.5%	5.7%	4065 g
Vitamin B5, pantothenic	0.4 mg	5 mg	8%	18.2%	1250 g
Vitamin B6, pyridoxine	0.13 mg	2 mg	6.5%	14.8%	1538 g
Vitamin B9, folate	5 μg	400 mcg	1.3%	3%	8000 g
Vitamin C, ascorbic	200 mg	90 mg	222.2%	505%	45 g
Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol, TE	0.7 mg	15 mg	4.7%	10.7%	2143 g
Vitamin H, biotin	2.4 μg	50 mcg	4.8%	10.9%	2083 g
Vitamin K, phylloquinone	0.1 μg	120 mcg	0.1%	0.2%	120,000 g
Vitamin PP, NE	0.4 mg	20 mg	2%	4.5%	5000 g
Niacin	0.3 mg	~
Macronutrients
Potassium, K	350 mg	2500 mg	14%	31.8%	714 g
Calcium, Ca	36 mg	1000 mg	3.6%	8.2%	2778 g
Silicon, Si	60.9 mg	30 mg	203%	461.4%	49 g
Magnesium, Mg	31 mg	400 mg	7.8%	17.7%	1290 g
Sodium, Na	32 mg	1300 mg	2.5%	5.7%	4063 g
Sulfur, S	2 mg	1000 mg	0.2%	0.5%	50,000 g
Phosphorus, Ph	33 mg	800 mg	4.1%	9.3%	2424 g
Chlorine, Cl	14 mg	2300 mg	0.6%	1.4%	16429 g
Trace elements
Aluminum, Al	561.5 μg	~
Boron, B	55 mcg	~
Vanadium, V	4 μg	~
Iron, Fe	1.3 mg	18 mg	7.2%	16.4%	1385 g
Iodine, I	1 μg	150 mcg	0.7%	1.6%	15000 g
Cobalt, Co	4 μg	10 mcg	40%	90.9%	250 g
Lithium, Li	0.9 μg	~
Manganese, Mn	0.18 mg	2 mg	9%	20.5%	1111 g
Copper, Cu	130 mcg	1000 mcg	13%	29.5%	769 g
Molybdenum, Mo	24 μg	70 mcg	34.3%	78%	292 g
Nickel, Ni	1.6 μg	~
Rubidium, Rb	11.8 μg	~
Selenium, Se	1.1 μg	55 mcg	2%	4.5%	5000 g
Strontium, Sr	14.4 μg	~
Fluorine, F	17 mcg	4000 mcg	0.4%	0.9%	23529 g
Chrome, Cr	0.8 μg	50 mcg	1.6%	3.6%	6250 g
Zinc, Zn	0.13 mg	12 mg	1.1%	2.5%	9231 g
Zirconium, Zr	10 mcg	~
Digestible carbohydrates
Starch and dextrins	0.6 g	~
Mono- and disaccharides (sugars)	7.3 g	max 100 g
Glucose (dextrose)	1.5 g	~
Sucrose	1 g	~
Fructose	4.2 g	~
Saturated fatty acids
Saturated fatty acids	0.1 g	max 18.7 g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids	0.072 g	from 0.9 to 3.7 g	8%	18.2%
Omega-6 fatty acids	0.107 g	from 4.7 to 16.8 g	2.3%	5.2%

Energy value Black currant is 44 kcal.

• Glass 250 ml \u003d 155 gr (68.2 kcal)
• Glass 200 ml \u003d 125 gr (55 kcal)

Main source: Skurikhin I.M. and other Chemical composition of food products. ...

** This table shows the average norms of vitamins and minerals for an adult. If you want to know the norms based on your gender, age and other factors, then use the application "My Healthy Diet".

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USEFUL PROPERTIES OF BLACK CURRANT

Black currantrich in vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin C - 222.2%, potassium - 14%, silicon - 203%, cobalt - 40%, copper - 13%, molybdenum - 34.3%

Why is black currant useful?

• Vitamin C participates in redox reactions, the functioning of the immune system, promotes the absorption of iron. Deficiency leads to looseness and bleeding of the gums, nosebleeds due to increased permeability and fragility of the blood capillaries.
• Potassium is the main intracellular ion that takes part in the regulation of water, acid and electrolyte balance, participates in the processes of nerve impulses, pressure regulation.
• Silicon enters as a structural component in glycosaminoglycans and stimulates collagen synthesis.
• Cobalt is part of vitamin B12. Activates enzymes of fatty acid metabolism and folic acid metabolism.
• Copper is a part of enzymes with redox activity and involved in iron metabolism, stimulates the assimilation of proteins and carbohydrates. Participates in the processes of providing the tissues of the human body with oxygen. The deficiency is manifested by disorders in the formation of the cardiovascular system and skeleton, the development of connective tissue dysplasia.
• Molybdenum is a cofactor of many enzymes that provide the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids, purines and pyrimidines.

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The nutritional value - the content of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the product.

Nutritional value of food product - a set of properties of a food product, in the presence of which the physiological needs of a person for the necessary substances and energy are satisfied.

Vitamins, organic substances required in small quantities in the diet of both humans and most vertebrates. Vitamins are usually synthesized by plants rather than animals. The daily human need for vitamins is only a few milligrams or micrograms. Unlike inorganic substances, vitamins are destroyed by strong heating. Many vitamins are unstable and are "lost" during cooking or food processing.

Any gardener, knowing about the importance and benefits of berries, seeks to immediately plant gooseberries and currant bush on his site. It is difficult to find a simpler source of vital elements that can strengthen the immune system and prevent the development of many diseases. Among other berries, black fruits are distinguished by a rich taste and aroma, which makes their use in cooking more successful.

How many calories are in black currant

Black currant is a seasonal berry, so its use is advisable fresh. So the berries will bring more benefits to the body. When harvesting fruits for future use, preference should be given deep-frozen without added sugar, since in this case the berries will lose a minimum of their useful properties and the range of their application will be much higher than that of sweet preservation, suitable only for baking and confectionery.

Blackcurrant product / dish	Calorie content (in kcal per 100 g)
Mint berry juice	37
Fresh berries	39
Frozen berries	41,8
Blackcurrant juice	49,3
Candied berries	212
Fresh berries, ground with sugar	247
Blackcurrant jam	284
Dried berries	300

With excessive consumption, berries can cause an allergic reaction, therefore it is very important do not exceed the permissible limits... The fruits of black currant are not recommended to be eaten daily, nutritionists advise to consume red and sour berries a maximum of twice a week, because a significant amount of dietary acids can negatively affect the condition of the tooth enamel.

Recipes and calorie content of some dishes with this berry

The berries of the bush work well with other sour and sweet and sour fruits and berries, which leads to many possible recipes for tonic drinks and nutritious milk, fruit and vegetable shakes. Since fruits contain about 24% of dietary fiber, meals with the addition of black currant berries perfectly satisfy hunger and saturate with energy.

Blackcurrant smoothie with kefir

Thick drinks with black currant fruits can be prepared from any and. For example, a cocktail of the following ingredients will be beneficial for the stomach:

• (1 piece);
• fat-free (2 cups);
• sugar (3 dessert spoons);
• fresh years of black currant (120 g).

The berries must first be rinsed under running water and discarded in a colander. Place all ingredients in a blender bowl and beat until smooth. Before serving, you can decorate the cocktail by sprinkling with ground cinnamon on top (on the tip of a knife). The average calorie content of the drink is 97 kcal / 100 g. Optionally, you can add 1 dessert spoon, then the energy value will increase by 35-40 kcal.

Cottage cheese casserole with fresh black currant berries

Casseroles are a favorite baked goods of people looking after their weight, as they are tasty, healthy and low in calories. For cooking you will need:

• (75 g);
• sugar (25 g);
• black currant, fresh (100 g);
• salt on the tip of a knife;
• two packs of cottage cheese, 200 g each;
• (2 pcs).

Separate the whites from the yolks. Beat the whites with salt into a fluffy cool foam, grind the yolks with sugar, add cottage cheese, semolina, berries and mix. Gently mix the protein mass and put the whole mixture on a greased form with butter. Bake at 180 degrees for 35-40 minutes. The nutritional value of the casserole is approximately 142 kcal / 100 g.

Fruit jelly

In order to prepare a delicious and refreshing jelly, you will need the following products:

• a liter of boiled water;
• cherry (75 g);
• blackberries or raspberries (75 g);
• gelatin (2.5 teaspoons);
• strawberries (75 g);
• black currant (75 g);
• low-fat cottage cheese (450 g);
• milk (half a glass);
• sugar (3 tablespoons).

Melt the gelatin over low heat in the specified amount of water, sprinkle with sugar or sweetener, milk and after waiting a minute, remove the pan from heat. When the liquid has cooled, add cottage cheese, constantly stirring the mixture and beat with a mixer. Rinse the berries, dry with a towel and add them to the curd-jelly mass. Stir quickly and arrange in molds, which need to be removed in the refrigerator for 7-9 hours until the jelly hardens completely. Cupcake tins are ideal. Before serving, you can decorate the jelly with a leaf or lemon balm.

Berry porridge

gets a brighter and richer taste when fresh berries are added to it. Ingredients:

• (70-75 g);
• milk (half a glass);
• cocoa powder (half a teaspoon);
• (on the tip of a knife);
• vanillin (half a pinch);
• black currant (75 g).

Boil oatmeal in water and remove from heat, add milk, add cocoa powder, cinnamon and vanillin. Stir the mixture thoroughly. Put on fire and boil for another 2-3 minutes. Add fresh berries before serving. This breakfast can be supplemented with a mint and berry drink. The calorie content of 100 g of porridge is 67 kcal.

Strawberry-currant jelly

Currants have good gelling properties, which is why they are often used in such recipes. For jelly you will need:

• food gelatin (1 sachet \u003d 50 g);
• fresh currant berries (350 g);
• classic (600 ml);
• strawberry jam (45 g);
• water (1000 ml).

Pour gelatin with cold water and leave for an hour to swell, then heat over medium heat, not boiling. Mash the currants and strawberry jam and heat slightly, combining with half of the gelatinous substance. Add yogurt to the second part with constant stirring and let the mixture cool slightly. Put half of the yoghurt mass into the molds and let it harden for half an hour or an hour, put the fruit mass on top. If desired, you can make a striped jelly from 4 or more strips. The calorie content of the dessert is 63 kcal / 100 g.

Chemical composition, nutritional and energy value of black currant

Each person has a daily intake of nutrients. We receive and assimilate them with food and water. It is these substances that are the key to the correct functioning of our body and good health.

The% of the daily requirement indicated in the tables is an indicator indicating how many percent of the daily requirement in the substance we will satisfy the body's needs by eating 100 grams of black currant.

Half a glass of fresh berries topped 2,7 % from the daily needs of the body for energy.

What vitamins and elements are contained in black currant?

Black currant - the record holder for the content ascorbic acid... Its content in fresh berries is 5-6 times higher than in fruits, and several times higher than in fruits.

Quick answer: The calorie content of black currant is 46 kcal per 100 grams. Read more about the benefits of berries for effective weight loss below.

Black currant helps to strengthen the immune system, treat atherosclerosis and fight against colds. Also, the berry is effective in losing weight. It contains a minimal amount of calories and helps burn fat due to its high concentration of vitamin C.

Energy value of black currant

Ripe fruits are very rich in vitamins, trace elements and nutrients. It contains vitamins: A, B, P, E, K. Large amounts of fruit sugar, pectins, phosphoric acid, potassium, iron, essential oils and phosphorus.

If you eat about twenty black currant berries during the day, then the daily dose of vitamin C in the body will be fully consumed.

The energy value of black currant is 46 kcal per 100 grams of fruit.

1. carbohydrates - 13.3 g;
2. proteins - 1.5 g;
3. fats - 0.42 g.

The high percentage of fiber in fruits allows you to quickly feel full, which naturally limits the amount of its one-time consumption. Currant jam can serve as a substitute for sugar. Both black and red currants will do.

Due to the high content of vitamin C, several times more than in lemon, currant fruit and juice helps burn calories during exercise. All of these positive factors actively contribute to weight loss or maintenance at an acceptable level.

Berries contain easily digestible sugars such as glucose and fructose, which are low in calories. They are also rich in acids: citric and apple. Due to the high composition of vitamin B, the consumption of currant berries actively promotes skin regeneration.

Many people want to know the calorie content of black currant in a frozen state or with various cooking methods. Then see the table below.

Name	Calories per 100 grams
Frozen black currant	46 kcal
Black currant jam	280 kcal
Black currant with sugar	220 kcal
Black currant compote	28 kcal
Blackcurrant kissel	38 kcal
Blackcurrant fruit drink	34 kcal

Benefits for a slim figure

Black currant is rightfully a dietary and healthy food. It stimulates increased immunity, strengthens the body, and helps to resist colds.

The berry is actively used for the prevention of diseases:

• of cardio-vascular system;
• cancers;
• early stage diabetes;
• vision problems;
• increasing intelligence in patients in old age;
• liver and kidney disease;
• respiratory tract diseases;
• atherosclerosis.

Currant fruits contain substances with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effects. The juice has an excellent effect on restoring the internal forces of the body, weakened after illness or surgery.

A decoction of berries is used for:

• gastritis;
• anemia;
• hypertension;
• severe cough;
• bleeding gums;
• sore throat.

When frozen or heat treated, the berries do not lose their beneficial properties to a greater extent, which makes products from this berry an indispensable product for home use.

Tea brewed from black currant leaves has a general strengthening, invigorating, anti-inflammatory, diuretic effect. The infusion is prescribed as a mild laxative for bleeding and as a diaphoretic.

Due to the presence of a large amount of ascorbic acid and pectins, it actively promotes the removal of radioisotopes from the body. This property of fruits is used in the diet of workers working in hazardous industries, especially those with an increased background radiation.

With all the advantages of black currant, there are contraindications to its use:

1. Long-term use of the fruit helps to increase blood clotting.
2. It is also not recommended to use black currant for stomach ulcers, gastric acidity disorders, and gastritis.
3. You can not use berries and black currant juice after a heart attack or stroke.
4. Children may have allergies, but in limited quantities, the juice increases hemoglobin.
5. During pregnancy, it is better to refrain from adding any form of blackcurrant to the diet.

Diet based on currant fruits

I actively use currant fruits in low-calorie meals and diets for weight loss.

In most cases, a four-day currant diet is recommended. In addition to currants, the diet should contain foods with proteins, fats and carbohydrates. They use eggs, yogurt, herbs, milk, white chicken meat, olive oil.

If there are any contraindications, then as an alternative, you can replace the four-day diet with a fasting curd-currant day.

When losing weight, you can use both black currants and red and white. If there are no specific indications and taste preferences, then different types of currant fruits can be alternated daily, sometimes including a mixture of all three types in the diet.

Without fail, before starting a currant diet, you must consult a dietitian doctor. Due to the rather low content of carbohydrates in berries, this diet is difficult to tolerate, and you need to be prepared for this.

Currant is the most valuable shrub of the berry family. In terms of the area of \u200b\u200bplantations, it occupies one of the leading positions. The height of the bushes is more than 1.5 meters, which significantly exceeds the wild type of berry. The most common are red and black currants. The main difference is the color of the fruit. What is the calorie content of currants? So.

Composition and calorie content of black currant

Everything in order. The most popular currant is black. It contains an impressive amount of vitamin C. 100 g of berries contain several times more ascorbic acid than an orange.

Currant contains glucose and fructose. It is rich in malic and citric acid. The berries contain a fatty acid - Omega 3.

The calorie content of currants will be discussed later. First you need to consider its composition. Ripe berries contain:

1. Vitamins C, E, D, P, K and B.
2. Carotenoids.
3. Essential oils.
4. Tannins.
5. Magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, phosphorus and other elements.

Currant leaves have positive qualities due to their special composition. They contain vitamin C, phytoncides, essential oil, as well as magnesium, silver, manganese and lead.

The calorie content of black currant per 100 g of berries is 63 kcal. The nutritional value of black berries is higher than red and white.

Medicinal properties of black currant

Currant, due to its special composition, has the following positive qualities:

• The berry is a source of vitamins, it is used for vitamin deficiencies, gastritis with low acidity and intestinal pathologies.
• It is necessary to use black currant with high blood pressure, anemia and radiation damage.
• Normalizes the work of the heart and blood vessels.
• Increases immunity and treats colds.
• Reduces blood glucose levels.
• Improves appetite and normalizes the metabolic process.
• It has anti-inflammatory, pathogenic and diuretic properties.

The berries and leaves of the plant have medicinal properties. Delicious tea is prepared from them, which has a tonic effect. For medicinal purposes, a decoction of currant leaves is widely used. It can be used for bleeding, metabolic disorders, as a laxative and diaphoretic.

Blackcurrant jam and juice

Both children and adults like blackcurrant jam for their taste. It is brewed in summer, when a large number of berries ripen on the plant. For this, fruits and sugar are taken in a 1: 1 ratio. There are recipes not only for currant jam. But also jam.

In black currant, the calorie content per 100 grams is 63 kcal. And in a boiled state - 229 kcal.

It is intended for the prevention and treatment of colds. Due to the properties of jam, it is able to strengthen the immune system and accelerate recovery.

To preserve the medicinal properties of black currant, it is ground together with sugar in a 1: 2 ratio (for 1 kg of berries you need to prepare 2 kg of granulated sugar). They are placed in pre-prepared glass jars and stored in the refrigerator.

The calorie content of currants with sugar is several times higher than that of the berries themselves. This, of course, is not surprising.

Currant juice is an excellent antiseptic; it is used to gargle with tonsillitis and oral cavity with stomatitis. Before use, mix half a glass of the drink and the same amount of water. If you have a cough, you can drink the juice, add sugar or honey to it before use.

The healing qualities of blackcurrant leaf

Black currant leaves contain:

1. Essential oils.
2. Tannins and phytoncides.
3. Antioxidants
4. Minerals (manganese, sulfur, copper, silver and others).
5. Vitamin C.

In black currant leaves, the calorie content per 100 g is 1 kcal. Thanks to the beneficial substances that are included in the composition, they have:

• Laxative properties.
• Diuretic and cleansing action.
• Toning and antiseptic qualities.

Most often, decoctions, infusions and teas are prepared from blackcurrant leaves. Which can help as much as possible in the treatment of various diseases and pathological conditions.

It can be used for such diseases:

1. With anemia, asthenia and vitamin deficiency.
2. For the destruction of pathogenic microflora of the stomach and intestines.
3. For the treatment of skin in the form of baths and masks.
4. For the elimination of oxalic and uric acid for gout and rheumatism.
5. In viral infections, to strengthen the immune system and destroy pathogens.
6. For kidney disease (cystitis, pyelonephritis) as a diuretic.

For elderly people, constant use of currant leaf infusion will help strengthen the heart and blood vessels. It will also prevent sclerosis and support the functioning of the brain.

Composition and calorie content of red currant

• Vitamins A, groups B, PP, C, N.
• Pectin.
• Unsaturated fatty acids.
• Iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium.
• Beta carotene.
• Alimentary fiber.

Due to the unique composition of the berries, they are widely used in the treatment of various diseases and in cooking. In red currants, the calorie content per 100 g is 43 kcal. Despite their lower nutritional value, berries have truly healing properties.

Useful qualities of red currant

The next moment. Red currant has a lower calorie content than black. But this did not affect its medicinal properties at all:

1. It has a positive effect on the condition of the heart and blood vessels. Currants are of great benefit to the body's circulatory system.
2. The berry is able to boost immunity thanks to vitamin C and beta-carotene.
3. Improves visual acuity.
4. Gives a person strength and energy. This berry quality is used by athletes for post-workout recovery.
5. Improves appetite and normalizes digestion. Eliminates constipation.
6. Prevents the development of cancer.
7. It has anti-diabetic properties. The berry lowers blood glucose.
8. It is able to normalize hormonal levels.
9. It has anti-inflammatory properties. The plant can be helpful in treating upper respiratory tract diseases.
10. Berries will help you lose weight.

Red currant improves the health of the body in many pathologies. And speeds up recovery.

Red currant juice

For the treatment of diseases, not only berries are used, but also juice from them. It is obtained from juicy currant fruits by pressing. The juice is then pasteurized and can be stored until the next harvest.

The drink is used to treat patients who have a high fever due to illness. It reduces fever and inflammation.

The juice improves appetite, normalizes bowel function and promotes better absorption of food. It can be used to treat and prevent stones and sand that form in the kidneys.

Red currant leaves

In addition to fruits, currant leaves are often used in medical practice. They have many medicinal properties. In currant leaves, the calorie content per 100 g is 1 kcal.

For the treatment of vitamin deficiency, a special infusion is made. For its preparation 2 tbsp. spoons of raw materials must be poured with hot water. Put the infusion in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. Consume 50 ml for 5 days.

For the treatment of cystitis, pour 50 g of raw materials with a glass of boiling water. Insist for 3 hours. Strain and take 50 ml 3 times a day after a meal.

To obtain a diuretic effect, 20 g of raw materials need to be poured with 200 ml of hot water. Insist until it cools completely. Consume 30 g of broth three times a day.

The healing properties of red currant juice and its excellent taste will help in the treatment of many diseases and are suitable for quenching thirst. The result is a wonderful drink.

Currant is a unique plant with positive characteristics. Thanks to its berries and leaves, it is possible to effectively reduce the symptoms of many diseases and pathological conditions. Currants are widely used not only in medicine, but also in cooking and cosmetology.

Currant can be called one of the most valuable berry bushes. In terms of the planting area, it significantly exceeds all berry crops.

Fruit currant bushes are one and a half meters high, which is several times higher than its wild stunted progenitor.

The fruitfulness indicator of a fruit bush is twenty years.

However, in most cases, after ten years, its yield decreases, the branches dry out, small basal shoots appear, the fruits decrease in size.

Composition

The most popular among the people is the black currant. Its fruit is an edible berry with a glossy skin, dark purple or greenish in color. It is especially famous for its high content of vitamin C: in one hundred grams of black currant fruit contains four times more ascorbic acid in comparison with orange.

Currants are also famous for being a valuable source of easily digestible sugars: fructose, glucose, citric, malic and other organic acids. In addition, its fruits contain a rare fatty acid - Omega 6. It can be obtained only from a small amount of food.

Ripe fruits contain sodium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese. In terms of potassium content, currants are four times higher than bananas. It also contains B vitamins (B6, B5, B3, B2, B1), which help with insomnia, eliminate depression, improve the appearance of the skin, and fight fatigue. Vitamins E and D, which are also found in these berries, are excellent prophylactic agents against skin aging.

The fruits of the red currant contain more vitamin P than the black berry. However, its greatest value lies in the presence of serotonin and coumarin. The latter is a substance that fights increased blood clotting. Serotonin is used to prevent the appearance of cancerous tumors.

White berries contain iodine. P-active substances, when combined with ascorbic acid, activate reserve forces, protect the body from harmful factors. The white berry also contains a high amount of pectin substances that have enveloping properties, which directly contributes to the healing of ulcerative lesions of various internal organs.

Red currant: calorie content

Red currant has a low calorie content: 43 kilocalories per hundred grams. The content of proteins in berries is 0.6 g, fat - 0.2 g, carbohydrates - 7.7 g.

Black currant: calorie content

One hundred grams of black currant contains on average about 63 kilocalories. The protein content in a given amount of fruits is 1.4 g, fat - 0.41 g, carbohydrates - 13.4 g. From this we can conclude that the calorie content of black currant slightly exceeds the nutritional value of red.

White currant: calorie content

White currant per hundred grams has 42 kilocalories. The content of proteins in this amount is 0.5 g, fat - 0.2 g, carbohydrates - 8 g.

Currant: useful properties

Fresh currant berries are rich in beneficial properties. They are used to prepare juices, compotes, jams, jellies, fruit drinks and more. Their invaluable benefits can be seen from the fact that the daily need for ascorbic acid can be satisfied by eating only 20-30 berries.

Fruits can be frozen to cook compote in winter, or use them thawed. Currants are also a great appetite aid.

The fruits of this plant have excellent tonic, blood-purifying, vasodilating, diuretic properties. The pigment that gives the dark color to the berries contains carotene, from which vitamin A is formed, which activates cell metabolism and protects the mucous membranes.

Vitamin P or rutin, which are part of the currant, helps to strengthen blood vessels, increase their strength. Niacin or vitamin B3 protects the nervous system, vitamin B5 enhances the aesthetic appearance of hair. Iron and calcium are actively involved in the processes of blood formation. Manganese and magnesium have an excellent effect on the functioning of the heart system. Not only currant fruits have useful properties, but also its branches with leaves.

Benefit

Currants are widely used not only in households, but also in cosmetology and medicine. Due to the presence of a huge amount of ascorbic acid, it occupies a leading position among the means for the prevention of colds.

Decoctions and infusions of fruits are prescribed for constipation, vitamin deficiencies. They also have mild diuretic properties, suppress nausea, and improve bowel function. Decoctions from the leaves are recommended for all people who have high blood pressure.

White fruits will be useful for those individuals who are allergic to colored berries and fruits. Tea from the twigs of this plant is an excellent remedy for headaches. Currants are often a component of medicinal preparations against cancer and allergies.

Currant juice (mostly from red berries) is a prophylactic agent against thrombosis and heart attacks. It is also useful for food poisoning, is considered an excellent antipyretic agent that has diaphoretic properties. The juice helps people with reduced gastric acidity.

Ripe berries also contain easily digestible pectin substances, organic acids, which could not go unnoticed in cosmetology. Bleaching agents for skin care often include currant oil, which contains omega-6 acid (gamma-linolenic acid).

It blocks the production of a specific substance - melanin, which gives color to age spots.

Essential oils, phytoncides, vitamins make currants the leader among all plants used in home cosmetology. It contains several times more vitamins than lemon and strawberries.

Vitamin complexes of currants are able to eliminate the processes of putrefaction in the intestines, increase the acidity of the stomach, relieve the liver, improve the functioning of the stomach, stimulate the secretion of bile, normalize metabolism, and raise immunity. All these properties are in demand among those people who want to lose weight.

Harm

The most important negative property of currants is the ability to increase blood clotting rates, therefore it is contraindicated in thrombophlebitis.

Also, this berry should not be eaten by people who have a stomach ulcer and high acidity. Currants can cause allergic reactions and be individually intolerable. With great care, berries should be given to small children and in small doses.

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