Which currant is better: red or yellow – does color affect the beneficial qualities of the berry

12.07.2024 19:47

The beneficial properties of red and yellow currants are approximately the same, but there are still some differences.

We'll tell you the difference between red and yellow currants.

Which currant is better: red or yellow

Yellow currants are a natural mutation of red currants and are more hypoallergenic.

Red currants are superior to yellow ones in vitamin A content.

Both red and yellow currants contain more phytosterols and B vitamins than black currants, but slightly fewer antioxidants.

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Neither red, nor yellow, nor black currants should be consumed if you have a stomach ulcer (duodenal ulcer).

Currants are also contraindicated in cases of increased blood clotting and thrombophlebitis.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor