Zante currants, Corinth raisins, Corinthian raisins or outside the United States simply currants, are raisins of the small, sweet, seedless grape cultivar Black Corinth (Vitis vinifera).

2024年3月18日 · In the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, "currants" often refer to the Zante currant. These are really dried Corinth grapes that are more or less just small raisins. True currants are small berries that grow on shrubs and are more like gooseberries.

2023年2月9日 · Currants, also called Zante currants or Black Corinth raisins, are dried berries that come from seedless Black Corinth grapes. These are not to be confused with black, red, or white currants, which are grape-like berries that come from shrubs and are not usually eaten dried.

Tiny, dark and tart to taste, our Zante currants are sun-dried from the Black Corinth grape — a very special variety grown in select California vineyards. For many, they’ve become the preferred delicacy in baked good recipes, like scones, cookies, breads, muffins and rolls.

2017年6月15日 · Although not a true currant, when dried they are referred to as Zante Currants. Zante are used extensively in baking. The grape is dark red to black, firm skinned, juicy and crunchy with a very sweet spicy flavor when ripe.

2019年10月7日 · Currants are a type of dried grape variety. The most common type is red or Zante currants. Learn how they compare to raisins, health benefits, uses and more.

2022年10月11日 · What are currants? In the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland, ‘currants’ often refer to Zante currants, which are indeed not currants, but grape raisins of the small, sweet, seedless grape cultivar Black Corinth.

2023年6月30日 · Despite their name, Zante currants are actually made by drying a variety of small, seedless grapes called “Black Corinth” and “Carina.” Currants are dried for up to three weeks. Due to their...

2020年8月20日 · Also known as Corinth grapes, or Zante Currant grapes, these tiny morsels are frequently marketed as Champagne grapes because they resemble tiny bubbles, and because of a photoshoot that showed them elegantly displayed by a champagne flute. The name is where any association with Champagne ends.

2024年9月14日 · Unveiling the Zante Currant, a unique grape originating from Greece. Known for its seedless black berries, sweet and tart flavor, and historical significance in currant production, this grape thrives in Mediterranean climates and is highly valued for its culinary versatility.