Posted by: Scottish Crop Research Institute Published: Thursday, January 18, 2007 "Research shows that the common or garden blackcurrant is more nutritious than other fruits,
from home-grown apples and strawberries to tropical mangoes and bananas. Blackcurrants also
contain the highest levels of health-boosting antioxidants - natural compounds credited with the
ability to stave off a range of illnesses from heart disease to cancer." "Researcher Dr. Derek
Stewart said his findings, which come amid a growing appetite for exotic berries, colorful juices
and other super foods, prove the blackcurrant is the healthiest fruit of all...Blackcurrants were
found to be the most nutritious, followed by blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and
pomegranates. The blackcurrant also came out top in terms of anti-oxidants." "Responsible for
the fruit's dark color, the compounds are said to help ward off a range of ailments including heart
disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. The blackcurrant's health benefits have been
apparent for some time, with herbalists using them since the middle- ages to treat bladder
stones, liver disorders and coughs. The currants' high vitamin C content led to them being made
into a cordial which was given free to children during the Second World War."