Raisins, sultanas, and Zante currants are all sweet dried fruits that stem from different varieties of vine-grown grapes, while currants really are a fresh bush-grown berry that is tart rather than sweet.

Is a currant a fruit or vegetable?

Raisins, sultanas and currants are all popular types of dried fruit. More specifically, they are different types of dried grapes. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, they’re used in different cuisines throughout the world in both sweet and savory dishes.

What type of berry is a currant?

True currants are small berries that grow on shrubs and are more like gooseberries. Fresh black, red, pink, or white currants, as well as dried black currants, can be enjoyed in various ways. With a sweet and bright acidic berry flavor, currants are delicious when eaten fresh.