A popular fruit was banned in the US because it was a threat to the logging industry!

Strawberry? Grape? Raspberry? Black Currant? The average American child won't find this last flavor on their PB and J.

Not because of its offensive taste or lack of health benefits, but because black currants were banned in the United States in the early 1900's due to their potential threat to the logging industry.

Black currants are not resistant to the white pine blister rust disease, the fruit was banned in America until 1966 when the ban was finally lifted in New York. But as a result of this, the fruit was pretty much unknown in the US for the 20th century.

Some states, to this day, still do not allow this fruit to be grown, but in several Northeastern states, as well as Oregon, it is making a come back in the repertoire of flavors. And a bonus feature? The black currant is an excellent source of vitamin C.