This article presents the results of a survey of the population of the Republic of Moldova aged under 18 and over 60. The survey obtained information on the consumption of blackcurrants by the population compared to other fruits, and whether people are aware of the benefits and vitamins of blackcurrants. The survey showed that fresh strawberries are consumed the most during the season, followed by raspberries and other berries. Berries are mainly consumed in the afternoon. The most useful berries were blackcurrants and raspberries, followed by blueberries. About two-thirds of the respondents said that blackcurrants contain vitamin C, and only a few were aware of other vitamins. The population knows that eating unwashed berries can introduce ascarid eggs, pinworm eggs, giardia cysts into the body. Respondents identified the benefits of blackcurrants as improving immunity, containing vitamins, improving blood circulation, and being an antioxidant. Blackcurrants are consumed both fresh and processed. Frozen fruits are consumed most by the age group 25-40 years (69.23%) and least by the age group 41-60 years (3.38%). Jams are consumed most by the 25-40 age group (67.30%) and least by the under 18 age group (8.33%). Steeped tea made from dried leaves, twigs and berries is drunk most by respondents between 18 and 24 years of age - 13.20 per cent, and least by people over 60 years of age - 5.55 per cent.

age group of population, berries, blackcurrants, consumption, questionnaire, vitamins