Currants, also known as “Zante currants,” are tiny, dried grapes.

Despite their name, currants are actually made by drying a variety of small, seedless grapes called “Black Corinth” and “Carina.”

Currants are dried for up to three weeks.

Due to their small size, they have a sweet, tangy and intense flavor and add texture and sweetness to both sweet and savory dishes.