Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
India
Grows on
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Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
China