Ribes nigrum L., also known as black currant, black bean fruit, purple plum, small shrub belonging to the genus Ribes in the family Ribes of Saxifragaceae, has small black berries, which are rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins and can be eaten. It can also be processed into fruit juice, jam and other foods. Blackcurrant is not only a delicious and nutritious fruit, but also has many health-preserving effects, such as strengthening gums, protecting liver, improving visual function and resisting aging. The zinc content in mineral elements is high, which can be used as a source of zinc supply; The content of vitamin C is extremely high, obviously higher than that of citrus and hawthorn, and it also contains phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium, anthocyanins and phenols. The content of linoleic acid in seeds is high, which has the functions of lowering blood pressure, reducing blood lipid and resisting arteriosclerosis. Another kind of γ -linolenic acid, which is a unique component that cannot be synthesized by human body, can play an anti-cardiovascular role. The known health functions of blackcurrant include preventing gout, anemia, edema, arthritis, rheumatism, oral and throat diseases, cough, tonifying kidney and so on.

Efficacy has the functions of delaying aging, protecting the heart and improving eyesight. Suitable for the general population can eat black currant. Maybe everyone is not very familiar with it, because it is not as ubiquitous as apples, plums and oranges. If you see blackcurrant with your own eyes, you may confuse it with blueberries sold in the market. Because there is a similarity between the two. Blackcurrant, also known as black tea seeds, dry grapes, black beans, etc., is the fruit of deciduous erect shrub plants, which contains a lot of vitamins, organic acids, etc. Besides being directly eaten, it can also be used to make jams, drinks, preserved fruits, etc., and it is a fruit with high nutritional value.

The nutritional value of blackcurrant

Although the fruit of blackcurrant is small, it can be said that sparrow is small and complete, but its nutritional value should not be underestimated. Fresh blackcurrant is rich in vitamin C, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, anthocyanins and other substances, which is very beneficial to the human body.

Blackcurrant is rich in protein and carbohydrates, of which glucose accounts for 43% and fructose accounts for 57%. After glucose is digested, it can directly provide the energy needed for daily activities.

amino acids

The amino acids in black currant are mostly proline, methionine and glutamic acid, among which methionine is lacking in many foods, especially in soybean products, so when eating soybean products, eating black currant properly can make the nutritional intake balanced.

Trace elements

Blackcurrant contains trace elements necessary for human body, such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, etc. These elements are closely related to human growth and development, nervous system development, endocrine and so on, and their importance to human body is self-evident.