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Black currant

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Is Black currant healthy?

Black currant scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like black currants and black currant juice concentrate, which are rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

How processed is Black currant?

Black currant is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Black currant's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Black currants, Black currant juice concentrate, Ascorbic acid count in its favor; Cane sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Black currant

65 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

$6.78 · 12 oz · $0.57 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Fruits
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like black currants and black currant juice concentrate, which are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. However, the presence of cane sugar, a refined ingredient, contributes to increased caloric intake and potential health risks. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of some nutritious components.

Key ingredients 5

Black currants
Good

Black currants are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, supporting immune health and overall wellness.

Black currant juice concentrate
Good

This concentrate offers concentrated nutrients and flavor from black currants, enhancing nutritional value.

Ascorbic acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Fruit pectin
Neutral

Fruit pectin is a natural thickening agent derived from fruit, used to improve texture without affecting health positively or negatively.

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Cane sugar
Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but provides empty calories and can contribute to health issues if consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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