Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
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Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Dry
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Jamaican Tangelo
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Jamaica
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loamy
Soil pH
5.5-75.5-6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
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.
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
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
Jamaica
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
Jamaica