There are certain characteristics of Red Currant that make it distinct from the other fruits. Few examples are its shape, texture, taste, color, season, varieties and origin. Talking about varieties, Red Currant is not available in just one form. Development in the field of horticulture has made it possible to consume this fruit in various forms without changing its characteristics. Some of the varieties include Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets. Red Currant varieties are not available in seedless form. The shape of this fruit is Round and its textureis Juicy. Taste forms one of the important characteristics of fruits. Talking about Red Currant, its taste is sour and tart.
Red Currant color makes it even more attractive and hard to resist. Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in abundance in green color fruits. Folate, potassium, and vitamin C are often found in yellow color fruits. White, red, blue and purple color fruits generally contain potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Thus, color of this fruit helps in identifying its nutrient content. Red Currants are available in shades of red.