Whitecurrants, stewed with sugar

Whitecurrants are small berries; the form described here is stewed with water and added sugar. They mainly provide carbohydrate, with 14g per 100g, all recorded as sugars. They also provide 23mg of vitamin C and 230mg of potassium per 100g, with only trace amounts of fat and saturated fat.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. The sugar content includes both naturally occurring fruit sugars and added sugar, which is relevant for people monitoring their sugar or carbohydrate intake. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.