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Ribes nigrum (Black Currant)

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Ribes nigrum, commonly called black currant, is a deciduous woody shrub native to northern and central Europe and parts of northern Asia. It bears small greenish flowers in hanging racemes, followed by dark purple to black berries with a strong aromatic, acidic flavor. The fruit is eaten fresh or processed into jams, syrups, juices, and crème de cassis, the French black-currant liqueur.

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What does Ribes nigrum produce?

Ribes nigrum, or black currant, produces dark purple to black berries after flowering. The berries have a strong aromatic and acidic flavor.

What do black currant flowers look like?

The shrub produces small greenish flowers arranged in hanging racemes. These flowers are followed by the characteristic dark berries.

Where is black currant native?

Black currant is native to northern and central Europe and parts of northern Asia. It is a deciduous woody shrub.

What does black currant fruit taste like?

The fruit is strongly aromatic and acidic rather than mild and sweet. This distinctive flavor is the main reason black currants are commonly processed or combined with other ingredients.

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