Culinary Use
Zante currants are very small and intensely flavoured. They can be eaten raw, especially when ripe, when they are sweet to the taste. They may also be referred to as table grapes for this purpose. When dried, they are often called "dried currants" or just "currants", and in this form are used in cooking, especially baking and are a major ingredient in currant slice (or currant square) and currant cake. Unlike blackcurrants, Zante currants are not a significant source of vitamin C.
In the United Kingdom, they are usually called simply "currants", and often are used in scones, currant buns, Christmas cake, Christmas pudding and mincemeat. They are sometimes sold mixed with raisins and sultanas as "mixed dried fruit".
The fresh fruit of 'Black Corinth', 'White Corinth', and 'Red Corinth' is often marketed under the name "Champagne grapes" in U.S. specialty stores, but despite the name, they are not used for making Champagne.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,184 kJ (283 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 74 g |
| - Sugars | 67 g |
| - Dietary fiber | 7 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Calcium | 86.0 mg (9%) |
| Iron | 3.3 mg (25%) |
| Potassium | 892.0 mg (19%) |
| Sodium | 8.0 mg (1%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. |
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