The blackcurrant, a small, tart berry, that when married with sugar can be made into jams, sauces, syrups, fruit drinks, and purple candy, is popular across Europe. But most Americans struggle to describe its flavor. Is black currant a grape? What Are Currants? Not to be confused with the black currant, which is a type […]
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Does Blackcurrant Taste Like Grape?
Despite being a berry, blackcurrants have a sour, nutty flavor. The berry’s seeds are chewy and have a distinctive aroma, but it isn’t as sweet as the other berries. A blackcurrant’s sweetness is best appreciated when consumed fresh, but dried blackcurrants are more intense. For the most part, it tastes like a grape. Is blackcurrant […]