Blackcurrants, stewed without sugar

Blackcurrants stewed without sugar are blackcurrant fruit cooked with water, with no sugar added. They provide carbohydrate and several vitamins and minerals, notably vitamin C and potassium. Per 100g, this preparation contains 5.6g of carbohydrate, 130mg of vitamin C and 320mg of potassium, and provides 103 kJ of energy.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. Although no sugar is added during cooking, the fruit still contains naturally occurring sugars, which account for all the carbohydrate shown in the supplied data. Fat and saturated fat are present only in trace amounts. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.