Redcurrants, stewed with sugar

Redcurrants stewed with sugar are redcurrant fruit cooked with water and added sugar. They mainly provide carbohydrate, with 13g per 100g, all of which is recorded as sugars. This preparation provides 227 kJ of energy and 23mg of vitamin C per 100g, with small amounts of protein and trace amounts of fat.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The total sugar content includes both sugars naturally present in the fruit and sugar added during preparation, which is relevant for people monitoring their sugar or energy intake. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.