Description:
The black currant has a long history of good taste as well as being good for you. In Russia black currants are used to make wine. In Siberia a drink is made from the leaves of the plant which, when young, make common spirits resemble brandy. Black currant has been used for years as a flavor for throat lozenges - it is extremely high in vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and iron. As a preserve black currant's unique sweet and silky taste is the perfect topping for French toast, waffles or bread.
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