"name to the popular blackcurrant cordial Ribena. The genus also includes the group of ornamental plants collectively known as the flowering currants, for instance ""R. sanguineum"". There are restrictions on growing some ""Ribes"" species in some U.S. states, as they are the main alternate host for white pine blister rust. Blackfoot Indians used blackcurrant root ""(Ribes hudsonianum)"" for the treatment of kidney diseases and menstrual and menopausal problems. Cree Indians used the fruit of ""Ribes glandulosum"" as a fertility enhancer to assist women in becoming pregnant. Currants are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species. Ribes"
"Blackcurrant The blackcurrant or black currant (""Ribes nigrum"") is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae grown for its berries. It is native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia where it prefers damp fertile soils and is widely cultivated both commercially and domestically. It is winterhardy, but cold weather at flowering time during the spring reduces the size of the crop. Bunches of small, glossy black fruit develop along the stems in the summer and can be harvested by hand or by machine. The raw fruit is particularly rich in vitamin C and polyphenol phytochemicals."
"Greg Quinn (farmer) Greg Quinn (born 1950) is an American farmer in Staatsburg, New York, who with the help of several state senators and assemblypersons successfully overturned a 1911 New York state ban in 2003 on the commercial cultivation of blackcurrants, a berry fruit used in juice, jams, candy, yogurt, ice cream, and cereal that provides twice the antioxidant ORCA capacity per serving of blueberries, four times the vitamin C content of oranges, and twice the potassium content of bananas. With no supply and no market, his company, CurrantC, began to grow black currants on his , farm and Quinn"
"Elderflower cordial Elderflower cordial is a soft drink made largely from a refined sugar and water solution and uses the flowers of the European elderberry, (""Sambucus nigra"" L.). Historically the cordial has been popular in North Western Europe where it has a strong Victorian heritage. However, versions of an elderflower cordial recipe can be traced back to Roman times. Nowadays it can be found in almost all of the former Roman Empire territory, predominantly in Central Europe, especially in England, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia, where people have acquired a special taste for it and still make it"
"Rangpur (fruit) Rangpur, Citrus"" × ""limonia or Citrus reticulata"" x ""medica, sometimes called the rangpur lime, mandarin lime or lemandarin, is a hybrid between the mandarin orange and the citron. It is a citrus fruit with a very acidic taste and an orange peel and flesh. Common names for this fruit include rangpur, named after Rangpur, Bangladesh, an area known for this and other citrus fruits. This is where the word originated in the Bengali language. The rangpur is also known in India as ""Sylhet lime"", ""surkh nimboo"", ""sharbati"", and ""gandhraj"" (meaning 'king of fragrance'). It is known as a"
"liquorice component) may result in adverse effects, such as hypokalemia, increased blood pressure, and muscle weakness. The word ""liquorice"" is derived (via the Old French ""licoresse"") from the Greek γλυκύρριζα (""glukurrhiza""), meaning ""sweet root"", from γλυκύς (""glukus""), ""sweet"" and ῥίζα (""rhiza""), ""root"", the name provided by Dioscorides. It is usually spelled ""liquorice"" in Commonwealth usage, but ""licorice"" in the United States. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing to in height, with pinnate leaves about long, with 9–17 leaflets. The flowers are long, purple to pale whitish blue, produced in a loose inflorescence. The fruit is an oblong pod, long, containing"
"blackcurrant juice and other fruit juices with the blackcurrant flavor dominating. To reduce production costs, manufacturers have widely replaced fruit bases with artificial ingredients. The Mott's brand ""Rose's"" is by far the most common brand of grenadine sold in the United States, and is formulated from (in order of concentration): high fructose corn syrup, water, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, FD&C Red #40, natural and artificial flavours and FD&C Blue #1. In Australia Grenadine has been replaced with Raspberry cordial in most bars, clubs and taverns. In Europe, Bols still manufactures grenadine with pomegranate. Grenadine is commonly used to"
"and ""Lycium chinense"", whose fruits (wolfberries or goji berries) are an important traditional food crop in China and have recently become a popular health food all over the world. The generic name ""Lycium"" is derived from the Greek word λυκιον (""lykion""), which was applied by Pliny the Elder (23-79) and Pedanius Dioscorides (ca. 40-90) to a plant known as dyer's buckthorn. It was probably a ""Rhamnus"" species and was named for Lycia (Λυκία), the ancient southern Anatolian region in which it grew. The berry is called ""lycii fructus"" (""lycium fruit"") in old Latin pharmacological texts. ""Lycium"" are shrubs, often thorny,"
"Citron The citron (""Citrus medica"") is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind. It is one of the original citrus fruits from which all other citrus types developed through natural hybrid speciation or artificial hybridization. Though citron cultivars take on a wide variety of physical forms, they are all closely related genetically. It is used widely in Asian cuisine, and also in traditional medicines, perfume, and for religious rituals and offerings. Hybrids of citrons with other citrus are commercially prominent, notably lemons and many limes. The fruit's English name ""citron"" derives ultimately from Latin, ""citrus"", which is also"
"The common English name, ""wolfberry"", has unknown origin. It may have arisen from the mistaken assumption that the Latin name ""Lycium"" was derived from Greek λύκος (""lycos"") meaning ""wolf"". In the English-speaking world, the name ""goji berry"" has been used since around 2000. The word ""goji"" is an approximation of the pronunciation of ""gǒu qǐ"" (pinyin for 枸杞), the name for the berry producing plant ""L. chinense"" in several Chinese dialects, including Hokkien and Shanghainese. In technical botanical nomenclature, ""L. barbarum"" is called matrimony vine while ""L. chinese"" is Chinese desert-thorn. Young wolfberry shoots and leaves are harvested commercially as"
"used in squash, most modern British companies are gradually aiming to use natural colours such as beta carotene or anthocyanins, and natural flavourings. Traditional squashes may be flavoured with elderflowers, lemon, pomegranate, apple, strawberry, chokeberry (often with spices such as cinnamon or cloves added), orange, pear, or raspberry. Modern squashes usually have simpler flavours, such as orange, apple, summer fruit (mixed berries), blackcurrant, apple and blackcurrant, peach, pineapple, mango, lime, or lemon. ""Cordial"", ""diluted juice"", and ""squash"" are similar products, although the products known as cordials tend to be thicker and stronger, requiring less syrup and more water to be"
"liquorice, such as strawberry, cherry, raspberry, or cinnamon. More recently similar products have been introduced in a wider variety of colours and flavours including apple, mango, blackcurrant, and watermelon, among others. While the common name for this confectionery has now become ""red liquorice"" or often simply ""liquorice"", it does not have the taste of liquorice. ""Black"" in ""black liquorice""/""licorice"" would formerly have been redundant and has become a retronym in North America. Liquorice (confectionery) Liquorice (British English) or licorice (American English) is a confection usually flavoured with the extract of the roots of the liquorice plant ""Glycyrrhiza glabra"". A wide"
"and Rasna. In Israel, fruit squashes are produced by such companies as Prigat. The gorillas at London Zoo are given both squash and cold fruit tea to drink. When a silverback called Kumbuka escaped from his enclosure in 2016, he drank of undiluted blackcurrant squash that was in the keepers' area. Squash (drink) Squash (also known as cordial), in British English, is a non-alcoholic concentrated syrup used in beverage making. It is usually fruit-flavoured, made from fruit juice, water, and sugar or a sugar substitute. Modern squashes may also contain food colouring and additional flavouring. Some traditional squashes contain herbal"
"Crème de cassis Crème de cassis () (also known as Cassis liqueur) is a sweet, dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants. Several cocktails are made with crème de cassis, including the very popular wine cocktail, kir. It may also be served as an after-dinner liqueur or as a frappé. It is made from blackcurrants that are crushed and soaked in alcohol, with sugar subsequently added. The modern version of the beverage first appeared in 1841, when it displaced ""ratafia de cassis"", which had been produced in prior centuries. While crème de cassis is a specialty of Burgundy, it is also"
"Kaffir lime Citrus hystrix, called the kaffir lime, makrut lime (, ) or Mauritius papeda, is a citrus fruit native to tropical Southeast Asia and southern China. Its fruit and leaves are used in Southeast Asian cuisine and its essential oil is used in perfumery. Its rind and crushed leaves emit an intense citrus fragrance. The etymology of the name ""kaffir lime"" is uncertain. The Arabic word for non-Muslims is ""kafir"". ""Citrus hystrix"" is known by various names in its native areas: In South Africa, ""kaffir"" is an ethnic slur for black African people. Consequently, some authors favour switching from"
"of the USDA - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - National Plant Germplasm System NGRL. Momordica charantia Momordica charantia (colloquial: bitter melon; bitter apple; bitter gourd; bitter squash; balsam-pear) is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. Its many varieties differ substantially in the shape and bitterness of the fruit. Bitter melon originated in India and was introduced into China in the 14th century. It is widely used in East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian cuisine. Bitter melon also has names in other languages which have"
"Florentine citron The Florentine citron – citron hybrid of Florence () – is a very fragrant citrus fruit, which is named after its most known origin of cultivation. Its scientific name is ""Citrus ×limonimedica"" 'Florentina' Lush. The source of this variety or hybrid is from the Italian Renaissance gardens. Today it is considered to be a lemon × citron hybrid. It's well known to be one parent of the Bizzaria chimaera. It was first carefully described by Johann Christoph Volkamer in his "" Nürnbergische Hesperides"", who gave a detailed account for original citrus types, mutations and hybrids, along with professional"
"the United Kingdom, and a lemon cordial is also available in New Zealand. A passion fruit cordial is available in South Africa. The current range includes both the original concentrated squash or cordial and also diluted drink mixers. Rose's lime juice Rose's lime juice, often known simply as Rose's, is a concentrated fruit juice patented in 1867. In 1753, James Lind discovered that consuming citrus fruits cured people affected by scurvy, a disease rife throughout the navy. Captain James Cook adopted his suggested solution of a daily ration of lemon or lime juice to all sailors during his long expeditionary"
"well-known liqueurs based predominantly on black raspberry fruit include France's Chambord Liqueur Royale de France and South Korea's various kinds of Bokbunja (see Korean alcoholic beverages). Rubus occidentalis Rubus occidentalis is a species of ""Rubus"" native to eastern North America. Its common name black raspberry is shared with the closely related western American species ""Rubus leucodermis"". Other names occasionally used include wild black raspberry, black caps, black cap raspberry, thimbleberry, and scotch cap. ""Rubus occidentalis"" is a deciduous shrub growing to 2–3 m (7–10 feet) tall, with prickly shoots. The leaves are pinnate, with five leaflets on leaves, strong-growing stems"
"Discord, obtained the Apple of Discord, which led to the Trojan War. In later years it was thought that the ""golden apples"" might have actually been oranges, a fruit unknown to Europe and the Mediterranean before the Middle Ages. Under this assumption, the Greek botanical name chosen for all citrus species was ""Hesperidoeidē"" (Ἑσπεριδοειδῆ, ""hesperidoids"") and even today the Greek word for the orange fruit is πορτοκάλι (Portokáli)--after the country of Portugal in Iberia near where the Garden of the Hesperides grew. After Heracles completed his first ten Labours, Eurystheus gave him two more claiming that neither the Hydra counted"
"Citrus × deliciosa Citrus"" × ""deliciosa (thorny (Australia), amarillo, beladi, ""Willowleaf Mandarin"", ""Mediterranean Mandarin"") is a citrus hybrid mandarin orange with just under 6 % pumelo ancestry. It is related to the ponkan. It has been widely grown around the Mediterranean since it appeared in Italy (between 1810 and 1818), but was not found in the orient until it was exported there. It is one of the most commercially important citrus. Its sweet fruit is eaten, its rind oil is used to flavour food and drinks, and petitgrain oil is extracted from the pruned leaves. Flower (particularly petals) are also"
"Blackcurrant, Tropical Esprit: Blueberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Orange Tangerine, Passionfruit, Lemon Lime Diet soda and cordial varieties are also available. Other products produced by Bickford's include Iced Coffee Syrup (made since 1920), Fruities and Robinson's Fruit Shoot juice drinks for children, and Aqua Pura bottled water. Bickford's Australia Bickford's Australia is an Australian beverage manufacturer based in South Australia. The brand produces traditional cordials, soft drinks, and iced coffee mix originally manufactured by A. M. Bickford & Sons, a pharmaceutical chemist founded by Anne Margaret Bickford in 1864. In 1999, the brandname was acquired by the Kotses family and later renamed"
"Bergamot orange Citrus bergamia, the bergamot orange (pronounced ), is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow or green color similar to a lime, depending on ripeness. Genetic research into the ancestral origins of extant citrus cultivars found bergamot orange to be a probable hybrid of lemon and bitter orange. Extracts have been used to scent food, perfumes, and cosmetics. Use on the skin can increase photosensitivity, resulting in greater damage from sun exposure. The word bergamot is etymologically derived from the Italian word """"bergamotto"""", ultimately of Turkish origin: ""bey armudu"" or ""bey armut"" (""prince's"
"ingredient in the apéritif liqueur ""crème de cassis"", which in turn is added to white wine to produce a Kir or to champagne to make a Kir Royale. In the United Kingdom, blackcurrant cordial is often mixed with cider (hard cider) to make a drink called ""cider and black"". If made with any common British lager beer, it is known as a ""lager and black"". The addition of blackcurrant to a mix of cider and lager results in ""diesel"" or ""snakebite and black"" available at pubs. A ""black 'n' black"" can be made by adding a small amount of blackcurrant"
"female flowered varieties (with naturally higher yields) would set full crops. The Black Corinth cultivar is also reputed to be very prone to powdery mildew, and is susceptible to numerous other diseases such as downy mildew and black rot. Greece is still the primary producer of currants, amounting to about 80% of total world production, with California, South Africa and Australia sharing most of the remainder. The fresh fruit of Zante currants is very small and sweet, with quite an intense flavour for a grape. Black Corinth, White Corinth, and Red Corinth are often marketed under the name ""Champagne grapes"""
"Miraculin Miraculin is a , a glycoprotein extracted from the fruit of ""Synsepalum dulcificum"". The berry, also known as the miracle fruit, was documented by explorer Chevalier des Marchais, who searched for many different fruits during a 1725 excursion to its native West Africa. Miraculin itself is not sweet. After the taste buds are exposed to miraculin (which binds to sweet receptors on the tongue), acidic foods that are ordinarily sour (such as citrus) are perceived as sweet. This effect lasts up to about an hour. The active substance was named miraculin after its extraction was published in 1968. Miraculin"
"since 1984, from where the name ""Sweetie"" originated. Following is description by OJB at University of California, Riverside Citrus Variety Collection: Following is from Sunkist: Oroblanco An oroblanco, oro blanco (white gold) or sweetie (""Citrus grandis"" Osbeck × ""C. Paradisi"" Macf.) is a sweet seedless citrus hybrid fruit similar to grapefruit. It is often referred to as oroblanco grapefruit. Oroblanco was developed as a cross between a diploid acidless pomelo and a seedy white tetraploid grapefruit, resulting in a triploid seedless fruit that is less acidic and less bitter than the grapefruit. The oroblanco was patented by the University of"
"lycii (leaves), etc., in modern official pharmacopeias. Since about 2000, goji berry and derived products became common in the West as health foods or alternative medicine remedies extending from exaggerated and unproven claims about their health benefits. The genus name ""Lycium"" was assigned by Linnaeus in 1753. The Latin name ""lycium"" is derived from the Greek word λυκιον (""lykion""), used by Pliny the Elder (23-79) and Pedanius Dioscorides (ca. 40-90) for a plant known as dyer's buckthorn, which was probably a ""Rhamnus"" species. The Greek word refers to the ancient region of Lycia (Λυκία) in Anatolia, where that plant grew."
"by combining it with other fruits, such as raspberries and strawberries in summer pudding, or apples in crumbles and pies. The juice can be used in syrups and cordials. Blackcurrants are a common ingredient of ""rødgrød"", a popular kissel-like dessert in North German and Danish cuisines. Blackcurrants are also used in savoury cooking because their astringency creates added flavour in many sauces, meat and other dishes and they are included in some unusual combinations of foods. They can be added to tomato and mint to make a salad, used to accompany roast or grilled lamb, used to accompany seafood and"
"Canada, 'Blackcomb' and 'Tahsis', were selected for their immunity to white pine blister rust and their frost tolerance. The blackcurrant is native to northern Europe and Asia. It was cultivated in Russia by the 11th century when it was present in monastery gardens and also grown in towns and settlements. Cultivation in Europe is thought to have started around the last decades of the 17th century. Decoction of the leaves, bark or roots was also used as traditional remedies. During World War II, most fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, became difficult to obtain in the United Kingdom."
"Momordica charantia Momordica charantia (colloquial: bitter melon; bitter apple; bitter gourd; bitter squash; balsam-pear) is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. Its many varieties differ substantially in the shape and bitterness of the fruit. Bitter melon originated in India and was introduced into China in the 14th century. It is widely used in East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian cuisine. Bitter melon also has names in other languages which have entered English as loanwords. Following are a few: This herbaceous, tendril-bearing vine grows up"
"and may be toxic. According to some traditions, a blackberry's deep purple color represents Christ's blood and the crown of thorns was made of brambles, although other thorny plants, such as ""Crataegus"" (hawthorn) and ""Euphorbia milii"" (crown of thorns plant), have been proposed as the material for the crown. Blackberry The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the genus ""Rubus"" in the family Rosaceae, hybrids among these species within the subgenus ""Rubus"", and hybrids between the subgenera ""Rubus"" and ""Idaeobatus"". The taxonomy of the blackberries has historically been confused because of hybridization and apomixis, so that"
"name is derived from ""Ribes nigrum"") and similar fruit syrups and juices. Raw blackcurrants are 82% water, 15% carbohydrates, 1% protein and 0.4% fat (table). Per 100 g serving providing 63 kilocalories, the raw fruit has high vitamin C content (218% of the Daily Value, DV) and moderate levels of iron and manganese (12% DV each). Other nutrients are present in negligible amounts (less than 10% DV, table). Polyphenol phytochemicals present in the fruit, seeds and leaves, are being investigated for their potential biological activities. Major anthocyanins in blackcurrant pomace are delphinidin-3-""O""-glucoside, delphinidin-3-""O""-rutinoside, cyanidin-3-""O""-glucoside, and cyanidin-3-""O""-rutinoside, which are retained in"