Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Berry
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
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Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Iraq
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
5.5-78-10
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Hot, Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
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
United States of America
Egypt
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
Europe
India
Top Exporter
Turkey
United Arab Emirates