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Currants
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 267 kcal —
- Protein 2.3 g 5%
- Carbohydrate 68 g 25%
- Fat 0.4 g 1%
- Fibre 1.9 g 7%
- Sugars 68 g —
- Sodium 14 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.9 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.07 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg 14%
- Biotin (B7) 4.8 µg 16%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 93 mg 7%
- Iron 1.3 mg 7%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 71 mg 6%
- Potassium 720 mg 15%
- Zinc 0.3 mg 3%
- Copper 0.81 mg 90%
- Manganese 0.7 mg 30%
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Questions about Currants
Are currants the same as blackcurrants?
No. The currants used in baking are tiny dried grapes, usually made from a small seedless grape; blackcurrants are fresh berries from a different plant.
What can you bake with currants?
They are classic in Eccles cakes, Welsh cakes, bara brith and hot cross buns. Their small size spreads evenly through dough, so you can add them straight from the packet.
Should you soak currants before baking?
Not usually, but soaking helps plump up dry currants for a moist loaf or fruitcake. Cover them with warm tea, juice or water for 10–15 minutes, then drain well before adding.
Can you use raisins instead of currants in a recipe?
Yes, swap them by weight. Raisins are larger and softer, so chop them if you want them distributed like currants in Welsh cakes or a fruit loaf.
How should you store currants after opening the packet?
Seal them in an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. If they become firm, soak them briefly before using.
How are currants different from raisins?
Both are dried grapes, but currants are much smaller and usually come from a small seedless grape; raisins are larger and can come from several grape varieties. Currants are especially handy when you want fruit spread evenly through a bake.
Can you eat currants straight from the packet?
Yes. They are ready to eat, or you can sprinkle them over porridge or cereal, stir them into yoghurt, or add them to a savoury rice dish.
Source: CoFID (UK) 14-074 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
