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zante currant


Meanings
  • noun

    A small, dark-colored, seedless grape originally from the Zakynthos island in Greece.

    - "Zante currants are often used in baking and cooking."
    - "I added some Zante currants to my oatmeal for extra sweetness."

Variants
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currant , currants , black currant , black currants , red currant , red currants
Etymology
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Derived from the name of the island Zakynthos in Greece, where these grapes are originally grown.


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  1. Zante currants are actually a type of grape, not a current or a type of berry.

  2. Zante currants are often used in the production of Port wine.

  3. Zante currants were once believed to have medicinal properties and were used to treat various ailments.


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  1. raisins: Zante currants are often compared to raisins due to their small size and dark color. However, Zante currants are seedless and have a sweeter taste than raisins.


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Zante currants have been used in Greek cuisine for centuries. They are often used in traditional Greek pastries and desserts, such as baklava and koulourakia.

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