White currant
White currant
White currant (Ribes rubrum) is a variety of the red currant (Ribes rubrum), a species of flowering plant in the family Grossulariaceae, native to Europe. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall and broad, with palmate leaves, and masses of spherical, edible fruit (berries) in summer. The fruit is a rich source of vitamins C and B, and a good source of dietary fiber.
Pronunciation
White currant: /ˈwaɪt ˈkʌrənt/
Etymology
The term "currant" has been used since the 14th century and comes from the Anglo-French phrase "raisins de Corauntz" (Corinth grapes), which later became "currant". The "white" in white currant refers to the color of the berries.
Related terms
- Red currant: A related species of the white currant, also belonging to the Ribes genus.
- Black currant: Another species in the Ribes genus, known for its darker, almost black berries.
- Grossulariaceae: The family to which the white currant belongs.
- Berry: A small, pulpy, and often edible fruit. White currants are classified as berries.
- Vitamin C: An essential nutrient found in high quantities in white currants.
- Vitamin B: A group of vitamins that are found in white currants.
- Dietary fiber: A type of carbohydrate that is found in white currants.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on White currant
- Wikipedia's article - White currant
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