Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
No Types
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
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Color
Scarlet red
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Tough
Fleshy
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet
Origin
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Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6.8-8.15.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Warm
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Turkey