Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, 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
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Brown
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-75.5-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
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
Turkey
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
Germany
Top Exporter
Turkey
Poland