Black Currant Juice Concentrate (16 oz)

Black Currant in your everyday routine

For a daily routine, enjoy one tablespoon after a meal in a drink diluted to your preference. If you are new to black currant, start with more water and learn the flavor before making a stronger mix.

You can vary the routine with chilled tea or a small amount of another fruit. Black currant’s bold taste makes it useful for people who enjoy changing a blend rather than drinking the same flavor every day.

For the wider fruit science, explore the Fruit Compound Library.

One ingredient, carefully handled

Ingredient: 100% black currant juice concentrate. No added sugar or filler juices. Concentration specification: approximately 65° Brix.

• Pasteurized by our supplier before bottling.
• Cold-filled by FruitFast without reheating.
• Nitrogen-flushed and held refrigerated until shipment.
• BPA-free PET #1 bottle; refrigerate or freeze on arrival.

FruitFast is part of a family business rooted in Northern Michigan since 1945. Explore our family history and how FruitFast handles its concentrates. Our Brix guide explains the concentration measurement.

Frequently asked questions

What does black currant taste like?

Expect intense dark-berry flavor, sharp tartness and a lightly astringent finish. It is a bold concentrate. Adding more water makes a gentler drink without changing the measured amount of concentrate you use.

How can I make the flavor less intense?

Start with a lighter dilution. You can also try a small amount of pear or white grape concentrate for a different flavor balance. Those fruits contribute their own naturally occurring sugars; no single blend ratio is required.

Can I mix it with tea?

Yes. Stir a measured amount into brewed tea, either warm or chilled, and taste. Start with 1 tablespoon in a glass, then adjust the amount of tea. Keep any other sweeteners or fruit additions to your preference.

How many servings does the bottle contain?

About 32 labeled tablespoon servings. A stronger 8 fl oz drink made with 1 fl oz concentrate and 7 fl oz water uses two labeled servings. The bottle makes sixteen drinks at that ratio.

Is it the same flavor as blackberry?

No. The current black currant profile is sharply tart with a lightly astringent finish; blackberry has its own dark-berry sweetness and acidity. Compare them on their own first, then try a small blend if you enjoy both.

Is sugar or another juice added?

No. The only ingredient is 100% black currant juice concentrate. It contains naturally occurring fruit sugars, so “no added sugar” does not mean sugar-free. Anything added to a finished recipe changes that recipe’s ingredients.

When should I use my daily serving?

Use one labeled serving daily after a meal. Midday or evening is your preference. For a drink, dilute the concentrate to taste; the amount used in a shared recipe is divided among that recipe’s portions.

How should I store it?

FruitFast keeps the bottle refrigerated until shipment; normal shipping does not require cold packs. Refrigerate or freeze on arrival and keep refrigerated after opening. For best quality, use within about six months and follow the label. See our concentrate storage guide.

Will this flavor always be available?

It is a limited-release product, so availability can change between production runs. Check the product’s current purchase options and current limited releases rather than relying on a promised restock date.

Who Black Currant concentrate is for

• People who enjoy sharply tart, distinctive berry flavor.
• Customers exploring beyond more familiar fruit concentrates.
• Tea, smoothie and fruit-blend makers.
• Cooks who want a bold fruit accent in dressings or sauces.

Choose the flavor you enjoy and adjust the dilution to your preference. This is a concentrate for mixing or food use, with portions you measure yourself.

Black Currant research and fruit compounds

Black currants contain anthocyanins, the plant pigments associated with many red, purple and blue fruits, along with other polyphenols. Research examines a range of preparations, from berries and juice to extracts. Our guides explain these compound groups and how preparation affects what a study can tell you.

Explore anthocyanins, flavonols, phenolic acids, or browse the Fruit Compound Library.

Research findings depend on the food or preparation studied, the amount used and the outcome measured. These educational links are not a finished-product assay or a promise of a particular health result.

Serving and mixing

Daily routine: one labeled serving after a meal. Choose midday or evening to suit your preference.

Labeled serving: 1 Tbsp (0.5 fl oz / approximately 15 mL). The 16 fl oz bottle contains about 32 labeled servings.

Shake before measuring. For an 8 fl oz lighter drink, mix 1 Tbsp (0.5 fl oz) concentrate with 7½ fl oz water. A classic 1:7 drink uses 2 Tbsp (1 fl oz) concentrate plus 7 fl oz water and contains two labeled servings.

For food, use the recipe amount rather than assuming each portion equals a labeled serving. See the mixing and reconstitution guide for more mixing context.

Ways to use Black Currant concentrate

Black currant sparkling drink, one glass

Stir 1 tablespoon concentrate into 9 fl oz sparkling water and add ice. This starts lighter than the classic mix. Taste before adding more concentrate; adding more water is another way to adjust the intensity.

Black currant iced tea, one glass

Stir 1 tablespoon concentrate into 8 fl oz brewed, chilled tea. Add ice and taste. A little Pear concentrate can change the balance if you prefer a softer fruit profile. The black currant portion is one tablespoon.

Black currant smoothie, one glass

Blend 1 tablespoon concentrate with ¾ cup plain yogurt or a milk alternative and ½ cup frozen banana. Add water as needed for blending. Taste the finished smoothie before adding another fruit or sweetener.

Black currant vinaigrette, a shared batch

Whisk 1 tablespoon concentrate with 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Taste and add a little water if needed. Use a small amount on salad; the batch contains one tablespoon concentrate.

These are starting ideas to adjust to your taste. Explore the flavor partners above or browse current limited releases for other combinations.