Name: Black Currant Extract
Active Ingredients: Anthocyanidins

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The Basic Structure of Anthocyanidins is as follows:

Specification: Anthocyanidins NLT 5%,15%, 25% (UV)
Test method: UV
Botanical Source: Ribes nigrum L.
Used part: Fruit
Packing: 25KG/package
Storage: Store in cool and dry place and keep away from strong direct light and heat
Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored
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What is Black Currant Extract?
The blackcurrant also known by its scientific name Ribes nigrum is a woody shrub belonging to the family Grossulariaceae harvested for its tangy berries. It is native to parts of northern and central Europe having temperate climate and northern part of Asia where it is grown in damp fertile soil and is widely cultivated for both commercial and domestic purposes.

Health Benefits of Black Currant Extract
Rich source of vitamin C
Black currant tea, like black currants, has high content of vitamin C. About a quarter cup of fresh black currants becomes one spoon of dried black currants, which can be used to make two cups of black currant tea. A spoon of dried black currants has almost 50 mg of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C enhances the immune system and aids in the repair and growth of tissues in the body. Being an antioxidant, it shields your body against detrimental free radicals and toxins.

Anti-inflammatory aid
Black currant berries and leaves contain anthocyanins, polyphenols that are natural antioxidants. Richard Duke, author of the “Handbook of Remedial Herbs,” has stated that black currant leaf extract is a useful anti-inflammatory agent. A research article in the 2013 issue of “Journal of Medicinal Food” found that black currant extract from berries was rich in antioxidants that had potent anti-inflammatory traits, which may help diminish inflammation from exposure to toxins and smoking.
The oil of blackcurrant seed has anti-inflammatory properties. A study of healthy adults has proven that oil helped enhance their immune systems by reducing their production of prostaglandin PGE2.

Anti-viral properties
A 2013 edition of “Frontiers of Microbiology” published a study that deduced that extract obtained from  black currant leaf could defend against the influenza A virus, also known as the flu virus. The research study found that black currant leaf extract was helpful in preventing the propagation of the flu virus during the initial stages, two hours after infection. Scientists reached to the conclusion that black currant leaf extract could help lower the chances of infection from the influenza A virus, even though human testing is still needed.

Anti cancer benefits
Black currants, like many other purplish black-colored fruits, are an excellent source of anthocyanins, which are found mainly in the skin of the berries. The anthocyanins present in black currants have been proven to impeded and inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, possibly leading to anti-cancer benefits.

Lowers high cholesterol
Bad cholesterol or LDLs can cause plaque upsurge inside the arteries, along with cardiac disease. Many studies suggest that use of black currant seed oil can lower cholesterol levels and blood fats known as triglycerides. It also seems to augment good or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.