Syrup

Blackcurrant Cordial

Blackcurrant cordial is a deep purple fruit syrup of blackcurrants and sugar—tart, jammy, and aromatic, a Northern European soft-drink classic (e.g. British blackcurrant squash bases and Nordic saft). Dilute generously; use in desserts and sauces. Intensity varies by fruit load.

Also known as: Blackcurrant Squash Base, Svarta vinbärssaft

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Traditional Blackcurrant Cordial

Blackcurrant Saft

High Fruit Blackcurrant

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDilutedLiquidPourableRaw

Provenance

Fair TradeOrganicSingle OriginTraditional

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

BerryCordialDilutableJammyLiquidPurpleSweetenerTart-Sweet

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 303

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 20.4 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 78.6 g
Dietary Fibre 0.19 g
Total Sugars 74.4 g
Complex / starch 2 g
Protein 0.19 g
Water 23 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 303 kcal
Water 23 g
Carbohydrates 78.6 g
- Sugars 74.4 g
  - Monosaccharides 52.1 g
  - Disaccharides 22.3 g
- Starch 2 g
  - Amylose 0.5 g
  - Amylopectin 1.5 g
  - Digestible Starch 1.7 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.2 g
- Fibre 0.19 g
  - Soluble Fibre 0.07 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 0.12 g
Protein 0.19 g
Vitamins 25.1 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 2.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 257 mg
- Major Minerals 250 mg
  - Calcium 45 mg
  - Sodium 20.4 mg
  - Potassium 185 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.4 mg
  - Iron 1 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.11 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.05 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 2.1 · vitamin-e: 0.1 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 20.42 · Potassium: 185 · Calcium: 45 · Iron: 1 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Syrups are sugar-dense liquids; natural types may retain minerals while refined syrups are mostly carbohydrate.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Blackcurrant Cordial.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

CreamDesserts
Ice Cream
LemonDilutable drinks
Mint
Water
Yoghurt

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1800GB

British and Nordic kitchens preserved blackcurrants as sweet cordials and saft.

1900GB

Commercial blackcurrant cordial became a childhood soft-drink staple.

2000

Premium blackcurrant cordials returned with craft soft-drink culture.