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Red currant
These small, shiny berries are called red currants, gooseberries, or bunch berries. Red currants have a distinctive sour taste, which adds a refreshing touch to desserts. Think of a delicious mascarpone cake with red currants! They are often also used as a garnish for an elegant finish.
Smart
tips
Care
Red currants are firm, but the stems are delicate, so handle them with care to avoid bruising.
Storage
Store red currants in a transparent, breathable container to prevent condensation.
Freshness tip
Keep the red currants cool and ensure there are no temperature fluctuations to prevent condensation.
When is it
available?
- Abundantly available
- Available
- Limited available
- Unavailable
- Feb: Unavailable
- Mar: Unavailable
- Apr: Unavailable
- May: Available
- Jun: Abundantly available
- Jul: Abundantly available
- Aug: Abundantly available
- Sep: Abundantly available
- Oct: Abundantly available
- Nov: Abundantly available
- Dec: Abundantly available
- Jan: Limited available
Growing Method
The red currants from BelOrta are grown both in open fields and in greenhouses. With open field cultivation, the berries grow outdoors, while greenhouse cultivation protects them from the weather. Both growing methods result in juicy and flavorful berries that are perfect for a variety of dishes.