Try our black currant powder today!
Black currants or Ribes nigrum are small round black berries that have been popular for medicinal purposes throughout Northern Europe, Central Asia and Northern Asia for hundreds of years. They have traditionally been used to treat everything from sore throats to kidney issues and dysentery. With a very distinct sharp taste and pleasing aroma, black currants a tasty and versatile berry whose flavor beautifully compliments a variety of dishes from sweet to savory. Not only are black currants a delicious addition to your daily diet, but they are extremely good for you as well. Compared to blueberries they have four times the potassium, magnesium and vitamin A, five times the iron, nearly five times the phosphorous, nine times the calcium and 'eighteen' times the vitamin C. To top it all off their anthocyanin content is second only to aronia berries. Essentially, they are very rich in antioxidants and beat out more popular fruits such as blueberries, raspberries and cranberries. They are a true super food. Our black currant powder is made with 100% black currants and dried completely naturally without the use of sugars or oils. We recommend filling an unused salt or pepper shaker and sprinkling some in your daily oatmeal, yogurt, tea or smoothie (Or even on your dessert!). There is no wrong way to enjoy this power house berry powder. Enjoy!
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