The Zante currant (Vitis vinifera) is a variety of small, sweet, seedless black grape named after Corinth (currant) and the Ionian island of Zakynthos (Zante) and not to be confused with the original currants (e.g., blackcurrant, redcurrant, white currant) which are berries of shrubs in the Ribes genus and are in a different family altogether. The name currant apparently comes from the Anglo-French phrase "raisins de Corinthe" (Raisins of Corinth...
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The Zante currant (Vitis vinifera) is a variety of small, sweet, seedless black grape named after Corinth (currant) and the Ionian island of Zakynthos (Zante) and not to be confused with the original currants (e.g., blackcurrant, redcurrant, white currant) which are berries of shrubs in the Ribes genus and are in a different family altogether. The name currant apparently comes from the Anglo-French phrase "raisins de Corinthe" (Raisins of Corinth); "Zante" is a recent prefix given to distinguish them from the Ribes berry currants. The French for grape is raisin and the French for dried grape is raisin sec .
Unlike blackcurrants, the Zante currant is not a significant source of vitamin C.
Zante currants are very small and intensely flavoured. They can be eaten raw, especially when ripe, when they are sweet to the taste. They may also be referred to as table grapes for this purpose. More commonly they are used for making raisins and occasionally wine. When dried, they are often referred...
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