The more useful and harmful the black currant, you will learn. Leaves also did not vanish: they harvested them for the winter to add to herbal teas, they were closed with pickles. And to this day, to make cucumbers and tomatoes turned aromatic, put a sheet of another currant in the marinade. By the way, the leaves of the black variety were used not only as a spice, but also as a preservative: in greenery, as in berries, contain substances that have antibacterial activity and do not allow preparations to ferment. Scientists believe that the bush got its name due to a strong smell: the word "currant" comes from the Old Slavic daily norm of the vitamin "smar" - "smell". True, some amateurs of berries claim that the plant's name is not due to its name, but to the ease of reproduction: its branches quickly take root and form new bushes - "the currant itself will give birth."
Black
Among all currant species, the most useful is black: it is the record holder for the content of vitamin C, which in these berries is more than in lemon. By the way, the vitamin is perfectly preserved in the preparations. (Just keep in mind that there are more vitamins in the unripe berries than in overripe ones, so do not leave them on the bush until the whole bunch "comes to normal", it's better to take off a little earlier.) Thanks to the high content of ascorbic acid, currant is a proven tool for combating infections and colds. And right the grandmothers and mothers, offering their children during the epidemic to drink compote, mors or tea with jam from black berries. Vitamin C in combination with other antioxidant vitamins (E, F and D) is able to neutralize free radicals harmful to the body - the cause of premature aging, and also to remove toxins. This makes berries simply irreplaceable for smokers. In addition to antioxidants, berries contain rutin, which strengthens the walls of capillaries, and pectin. So those who regularly eat currants, you can not worry about their blood vessels and cholesterol level. And if you add that the berries of black currant contains iron, copper and manganese, we can confidently say that it is able to normalize the composition of blood.
Fruit ice cream for sweets
- black currant - 1 kg
- tartlets - 6 pcs.
- sugar-250 g
- water 250 ml
- mint - 6 branches
- berries of red and white currants for decoration
1. Separate the stems from the black currant. Rinse and dry the berries. 2. Chop the fruits, then wipe the resulting mass through a sieve to separate the bones and skins from the pulp. 3. Pour sugar into the water and heat until it dissolves completely. Add the syrup to the berry puree and mix. 4. Cool the mass and pour it over the molds. Put it in the freezer. Every hour, take out ice cream and mix it, so that it freezes evenly. 5. Cut the balls and spread them on the tartlets. Serve sorbet, decorated with frozen berries, branches of fresh red and white currant, mint leaves.
Red and white
These varieties are most loved by sweets, since the sugar content in them is higher. True, vitamin C in red and white berries is less than in black, but more than in oranges. In addition, these two species are distinguished by a significant content of iodine and pectin. It is due to the gelling property of the last of the red currant, it turns out an excellent jelly: the berry juice freezes without the addition of gelatin. And carotene in red bunches is almost as much as in carrots. A lot of it and oxycoumarin - a substance that regulates blood clotting. Therefore, berries, as well as wine made from currants, are excellent preventive measures against heart attacks and high blood pressure. By the way, a berry drunk drink is compared according to the favored effect with grape nectar. And those who regularly spend time in the gym will benefit from succinic acid from berries. In the currant a lot of this energy, a powerful regulator of the body's defenses, relieving pain in the muscles. The acid helps to increase efficiency, strengthens the immune system, normalizes the work of the nervous system. Doctors recommend taking it in case of overwork, heavy loads and during periods of depression.