ZANTE CURRANT

The 'Zante currant' (''Vitis vinifera'') or currant is a variety of small, sweet, seedless grape named after Corinth (currant) and the Ionian island of Zakynthos (Zante) and not to be confused with the ''Ribes'' berries "currants" (eg blackcurrant, redcurrant), which is a different species. Their name apparently comes from Old French "raisins de Corauntz"; "Zante" was recently appended to the name to distinguish them from the ribes berries "currants".
Zante currants are very small and intensely flavoured. They are not usually eaten raw, instead used for making raisins and occasionally wine. When dried, they are often referred to as ''dried currants'' or just "currants" and in this form are used in cooking, especially baking and are a major ingredient in currant slice and currant cake.
In the United Kingdom they are often used in scones, currant buns, Christmas cake, Christmas pudding and mincemeat. They are sometimes sold mixed with raisins and sultanas as "mixed dried fruit".

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★ Go Zakynthos Zante Island The complete guide about Zakynthos
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