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
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
NA
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Jamaica
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Loamy
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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Jamaica
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Turkey
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Not Available
Rosidae
Species
Vitis vinifera
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Grape
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Raisin and Ugli fruit
We might think that Raisin and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Ugli fruit with peel is 299.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raisin and Ugli fruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raisin and Ugli fruit is Vitales and Sapindales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.