Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
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, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Not Available
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Brown
Magenta
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy, Well-drained
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
Turkey
Not Available
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Not Available
Asteridae
Family
Vitaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
S. nigra
Generic Group
Grape
Moschatel
Difference Between Raisin and Elderberry
We might think that Raisin and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Elderberry with peel is 299.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Elderberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raisin and Elderberry is Vitales and Dipsacales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.