The healing power of black currant
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Superfruit does not have to come from exotic places. The black currant is healthier than the expensive but currently rather hip goji berries, according to experts. Black currants do well in the garden. It is a tasty fruit with a lot of healing power. The black currant is rich in antioxidants. It is easy to make jam from blackcurrants if you have too much of them. It is a nice plant for the vegetable garden. It gives you delicious berries every year.
Blackcurrant is a superfood
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According to studies by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, blackcurrant is number 1 when it comes to antioxidants. They are healthier than goji berries. Raspberry, followed by blueberries, strawberries and pomegranates, was at number two according to this Scottish institute. The berry is richly filled with phytonutrients
Cassis
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Black currants grow in North Asia, Northern Europe and Central Europe. They can withstand the cold and humidity and therefore come naturally to the Netherlands
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Nutritional value of black currants
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Blackcurrants contain healthy vitamins and minerals. The berry contains vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6 C and E. Due to its vitamin C and E content, it is already packed with antioxidants. It contains the minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and iron. There are many polyphenols
External use
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The juice of black currants also works against skin diseases such as eczema
Blackcurrant seeds good for the blood vessels
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The essential fatty acid Alpha linolenic acid is also found in the black currant. This is a fatty acid found in some vegetable oils. It is an omega 3 fatty acid which is indispensable in the body for the eyes, brain, hearing and heart. There is also gamma linolenic acid in the seeds of the black currant. This substance has a vasodilator, thrombotic and blood pressure lowering effect. Moreover, scientific research has shown that oil made from the seeds of black currants increases the risk of structural eczema
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Tips for eating black currants
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Black currants are a tasty fruit to snack on. You can also place them next to a scoop of ice cream as a dessert garnish. Black currants do not look out of place in a tasty summer fruit salad. You can simply puree them and mix with honey to make a sauce that you can put over pancakes, crepes or homemade ice cream. It is a rewarding fruit to make delicious jams.
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Black currants are a tasty fruit to snack on. You can also place them next to a scoop of ice cream as a dessert garnish. Black currants look great in a tasty summer fruit salad. You can simply puree them and mix them with honey to make a sauce that you can put on pancakes, pancakes or homemade ice cream. It is a rewarding fruit to make delicious jams.