Black Currant Type

Flavor Profile

Flavorah Black Currant delivers an authentic European berry experience with deep, tart richness and sophisticated complexity. The aroma presents concentrated cassis with wine-like depth and distinctive musky undertones characteristic of genuine black currant.

Opening notes reveal bold, tart berry with immediate depth and natural astringency. The body develops into complex territory with subtle earthy notes and jammy richness. The finish is long and sophisticated, leaving distinctive black currant character that sets it apart from common berries.

This is an intense, bold flavor that captures authentic black currant authenticity. The sophisticated profile makes it ideal for European-style beverages, preserves, and any application where genuine cassis character is essential.

Complementary Flavors

Flavorah Black Currant pairs beautifully with other dark berries, citrus, and cream. Its distinctive character creates sophisticated flavor combinations.

• Flavorah Lemon: 4:1 for cassis lemonade
• Flavorah Cream: 3:1 for black currant cream
• Flavorah Boysenberry: 1:1 for dark berry blend
• Flavorah Greek Yogurt: 2:1 for tangy berry parfait
• Flavorah Brut Bubble Wine: 2:1 for Kir Royale profile

Recipe Concepts

Create Kir Royale by combining with Flavorah Brut Bubble Wine for sophisticated cocktail profiles. For cassis preserves, use as primary flavor with subtle sweetening. Works excellently in European-style pastries and desserts.

Mixing Notes

Distinctive musky, wine-like character separates this from common berries. The tartness is pronounced but sophisticated. Start conservatively as the flavor is intense. Pairs with citrus to brighten or cream to mellow.

Beverage Applications

For cassis sodas and black currant drinks, add 0.3-0.5% to base for authentic European berry character. The sophisticated profile creates premium beverages. For Kir-style cocktails, add 2-4 drops per 100ml.

Hard seltzer producers should add 0.2-0.4% post-fermentation for distinctive berry profiles. Sparkling water uses 2-3 drops per 100ml for subtle sophistication.

• Cassis soda: 0.3-0.5% of base
• Cocktails: 2-4 drops per 100ml
• Hard seltzer: 0.2-0.4% post-fermentation
• Sparkling water: 2-3 drops per 100ml

Confectionery Applications

For black currant candy and pastilles, add 0.4-0.6% to the mixture. The authentic character creates sophisticated European-style confections. Fruit leather uses 0.3-0.5% in puree.

• Hard candy: 0.4-0.6% at end of cook
• Gummies: 0.4-0.6% in cooled mixture
• Pastilles: 0.4-0.6% in base
• Fruit leather: 0.3-0.5% in puree

Baking Applications

For black currant tarts and European pastries, add 0.4-0.6% by weight with wet ingredients. The distinctive character elevates sophisticated baked goods.

Dairy and Frozen

For black currant sorbet and ice cream, add 0.4-0.6% to base. The intense character creates bold, flavorful frozen desserts.

Usage Notes

Flavorah concentrates are highly potent. Start at less than 0.3% and adjust. The distinctive musky character intensifies at higher percentages.

ALLERGENS

• No Allergens

SENSITIZERS

• No Sensitizers

SAFETY INFORMATION

Flavorah^® is a food grade flavoring concentrate intended for further processing in products that may be ingested. This product is a raw material and must be further processed for use; not for personal consumption in this form. Flavorah can be used in any application that requires GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) for food ingredients. See MSDS for futher saftey and handling instructions.

WARNING: Exposure may result in irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat and respiratory tract. Avoid contact with undiluted flavor concentrate. If contact is made, seek medical attention as follows:

• Eyes: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally opening the upper and lower eyelids.
• Skin: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing.
• Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Nausea and vomiting may occur. Call poison control: 1 (800) 222-1222

WARNING: This product may contain compounds that may be hazardous to your health. We do not add Diacetyl or Acetyl Propionyl (a/k/a 2,3-pentanedione) to any of our products, however diacetyl and/or acetyl propionyl may naturally occur in the flavor extraction process in some of our products.

The inhalation of flavoring concentrate may expose you to hazardous chemicals, toxins, and nanoparticles, including diacetyl, acetyl propionyl and/or acetoin, which have been associated with permanent lung injury and disease, including bronchiolitis obliterans, a disease characterized by inflammation and scarring of the small airways of the lungs, which leads to severe and disabling shortness of breath. Exposure to the aerosol can trigger, aggravate, and exacerbate various adverse health effects including but not limited to cancer, carcinoma, addiction, birth defects, heart disease, arteriosclerosis, liver and kidney disease, abnormal conditions, disorders, symptoms, and illness of the human body.