Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a species of Ribes berry native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia. Black currant fruits are a good source of minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin C. Black currant fruits have diuretic and diaphoretic actions, help to increase bodily resistance to infections.

Natural black currant fruit powder like bilberry is rich in anthocyanidins. The roles of anthocyanidins pigments as medicinal agents have been well-accepted dogma in folk medicine throughout the world, and, in fact, these pigments are linked to an amazingly broad-based range of health benefits. Black currant extract anthocyanidins have putative antioxidant and radical-scavenging effects which may protect cells from oxidative damage and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Blackcurrants have a high concentration of:

anthocyanins

polyphenolic substances

antioxidants vitamin C

gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)

Functions

1. Lower serum cholesterol, soften the blood vessel, prevent arteriosclerosis.
2. Maintain eye health, promote the blood microcirculation of eye, alleviate eyestrain
3. Anti-oxidation, anti-aging, strengthen the body immunity;
4. Block the generation of nitrosamines, anti-cancer.

Application of Natural Black Currant Fruit Powder

1. Flavors in seasoning packets for blackcurrant juice powder keep the original flavors.

2. Colors in ice cream, cakes for the beautiful brown color of blackcurrant juice powder.

3. Also can be applied in a drink mix, infant food, dairy product, bakery, candy, and others.