Premium Organic Black Currants "Zante", Dried | 100% Certified Organic

🍇 Why You’ll Love Them

• Intensely Sweet — more concentrated than raisins
• Tiny Size — distributes evenly through baking
• Traditional Baking — the authentic ingredient for British bakes
• Certified Organic — pure, no chemicals

✨ How to Use

🍰 Fruit Cake: Essential for Christmas cake and wedding cake.

🥞 Eccles Cakes: The traditional filling.

🍞 Hot Cross Buns: Mix with Raisins + Mixed Spice.

🍛 Curries: Add to pilafs and Moroccan dishes for sweetness.

🥗 Salads: Scatter into grain or couscous salads.

🍰 Recipe: Traditional Eccles Cakes

• 1 cup Black Currants Zante
• 2 tbsp butter (melted) + 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Mixed Spice + puff pastry

Method: Mix currants + butter + sugar + spice. Cut pastry rounds. Spoon filling in centre, fold, seal. Score top. Brush with egg. Bake 200°C for 15 mins. Flaky, spiced, traditional! 🇬🇧

🤝 Pairs Perfectly With

• Mixed Spice — for traditional baking

• Organic Raisins — for fruit cake

• Cinnamon Ground — for baking

• Almonds — for trail mix

💡 Note: "Zante currants" are dried Black Corinth grapes, NOT actual blackcurrant berries. Traditional in British/NZ baking since the 1800s.

💪 Health Benefits

• Antioxidant Rich — Contains natural compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress
• Anti-Inflammatory — May help reduce inflammation when used regularly in cooking
• Digestive Support — Traditionally used to aid digestion and ease bloating
• Nutrient Dense — Packed with vitamins and minerals in every serving

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Black Currants "Zante", Dried?

Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. This preserves freshness, flavour, and potency for longer.

How long does Black Currants "Zante", Dried last?

When stored correctly in an airtight container, it maintains full potency for 12–18 months. Ground spices fade faster than whole — if the aroma weakens, it’s time to replace.

Where can I buy Black Currants "Zante", Dried in NZ?

Premium Spices offers Black Currants "Zante", Dried online in New Zealand. Shipped fresh from our Auckland warehouse with airtight packaging for maximum freshness nationwide.