Zante currant
Zante currant
The Zante currant is a variety of small, sweet, seedless grape named after the island of Zakynthos (Zante), which is part of the Ionian Islands of Greece. It is also known as Black Corinth or Corinth and is one of the oldest known raisins. The first written record of it dates back to 75 AD.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name "Zante currant" is derived from the island of Zakynthos (Zante), which is part of the Ionian Islands of Greece. The term "currant" in English and its equivalents in various languages derive from Corinth, referring to the ancient city-state. The term "raisin" is a loanword from Old French; in modern French, raisin means "grape," while a dried grape is referred to as a "raisin sec" (dry grape).
Cultivation and Production[edit | edit source]
Zante currants are produced in many regions of the world, including Greece, Australia, and California in the United States. The grape is very small and sweet, with a high sugar content. It is typically dried to produce a raisin. This process takes about three weeks and results in a currant that is dark in color.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Zante currants are used in cooking and baking, particularly in traditional Greek and Cypriot dishes. They are also used in the production of certain types of wine.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
Zante currant Resources | ||
---|---|---|
|
|
Translate to: East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD