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White currant is the same red berry, but without color pigment. The taste of a white berry is slightly more tender than that of a red one. Currant in any color is very tasty and healthy. Due to the fact that it is not stored for a very long time, fast processing is required. One of the harvesting options is whitecurrant jam. This delicacy will be a great addition to the winter table.
The benefits and properties of white currant
Despite the fact that white currant is less popular among gardeners and gardeners than black and red, its fruits include many useful substances.
It also contains pectin substances, which give a jelly-like form to processed products.
White currant berries are not as fragile as black berries, this allows them to be stored longer on the bushes and not crumble until the end of autumn. The yield of white berries is also higher; you can collect significantly more berries from one currant bush than from black. One of the advantages of the shrub is that the currant mite never appears on it. Whitecurrant bushes have a root system that is not afraid of a dry summer, and is equally fruitful in both rain and drought.
White currant is widely used in cooking. There are many recipes. Wine is made from it, desserts, sauces, sweet pastries are supplemented with it. It is also used to make jams, jams and compotes.
The chemical composition of the berry
White currant is very useful for both adults and children. It contains fiber, pectin, monosaccharide, disaccharide, iron, vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B9, PP. It is worth noting that the amount of potassium and iron in white berries is much greater than in black ones. At the same time, 100 grams of berries contain only 42 kcal.
Vitamin C in white currant is a biocatalyst of enzymatic processes. It has been scientifically proven that it activates the metabolism in the human body an hour and a half after consumption. Vitamin A boosts immunity, improves eyesight and stimulates cellular metabolism. It also prevents aging and the formation of various tumors. The healing properties of vitamin A can protect against the harmful effects of tobacco smoke and radiation.
Vitamin P helps cleanse and strengthen blood vessels and blood. It also accelerates the secretion and release of bile, activates the functions of the kidneys and strengthens the liver. The interaction of vitamins P and C prevents atherosclerosis.
The presence of vitamin E in white currant makes it a real elixir of life and youth. White currant is an anti-sclerotic agent that slows down the aging process and protects the body from free radicals. Vitamin E prevents the appearance of cataracts, and also improves the functioning of the reproductive system in the body. Brown spots on the skin indicate a lack of vitamin E in the human body. Currant is able to make up for its deficiency.
Vitamins of group B, which are contained in the fruits of white berries, help improve memory, strengthen the vessels of the brain and nervous system.
Due to the fact that white currant is rich in minerals, it is especially useful for strengthening the heart and protective functions in the body.
Pectins contained in berries remove “unnecessary” cholesterol from the body, cleanse blood vessels and prevent the occurrence of heart and vascular diseases. Pectin can be called an antidote, because it is he who favorably affects the removal of all harmful substances from the body. With various types of intoxication, pectins, being in the intestines, adsorb and remove toxins from the body.
In addition, the white berry contains acids that fight pathogens of intestinal infections, bacteria and viruses. Accordingly, the active substances that make up its composition have a beneficial effect on hematopoiesis, the heart, the immune system, and the body as a whole.
Harm and contraindications to the use of berries
Despite the obvious benefits of white currant, there are some prohibitions that should not be neglected. It is not recommended to use the berry for people with diseases of the stomach and intestines, with gastritis, as well as for people with high acidity of the stomach. With caution, you need to use currants for people who have a stomach ulcer. Whitecurrant is a tasty and healthy berry that contains many substances that are extremely important for the human body. It does far more good than harm. And if you follow all the rules of use and take into account contraindications, then no side effects should occur. White currant can be consumed by children, pregnant and lactating women.
cooking recipes
The classic whitecurrant jam includes the following ingredients:
- 1 kilogram of white currant;
- 1 kilogram of sugar.
Preparing jam is very quick and easy. Pour sugar into the berries and allow them to let the juice out. After that, the dishes must be put on medium heat, after boiling, let it cook for another 5 minutes. Ready hot jam should be rolled up in pre-prepared and sterilized jars.
Jam is also a popular recipe among housewives. This recipe is perfect for winter. This dessert can be supplemented with buns, pies and other pastries.
Ingredients:
- 1,5 kilograms of currants;
- 1 kilogram of sugar.
This recipe is one of the quick and easy options. The washed berry must be put in boiling water and boiled for a couple of minutes until completely softened. Next, you need to grind the berries through a sieve to make a puree. After this, the puree should be put on medium heat, add sugar and cook until the jam is thick. Next, you should decompose the jam into sterilized jars.