Found a black currant shrub on a walk. Like some other Ribes specie berries, the black currant is sweet, succulent and packed with powerful antioxidants and nutrients. Apparently, the seeds are rich in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. These fatty acids aid in proper brain and nerve function, as well as aid in hindering inflammation. The black currant is just as good as the acai if you ask me, and black currants taste a lot better. So, eat up!
Before you eat up, correctly identify your plant. The leaves will be green, fuzzy and three lobed. Stem will be fragrant. A few berries will be dangling from one stalk. Berries will be purple to black with stamen and calyx still attached. I found mine freeze dried.
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| A handful! |
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| January black currants |
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| Late summer |
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