Black Currant (Ribes nigrum L.), also known as cassis, has a celebrated name of “king of berries”. Its wild species are distributed mostly in Europe and Asia. The domestication and cultivation of black currant began in the 16th century in England, the Netherlands, and Germany, giving it a history of only about 400 years. The black currant fruit is rich in vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium, anthocyanin, organic acids, and distinctive aromatic compounds. These compounds exhibit strong antioxidative capabilities and are prized for their high nutritional content and medicinal value, making black currant a commonly used ingredient for supporting vision clarity and brightness in dietary supplements.
