Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Burma, China, India, Japan
Grows on
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Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-76.5-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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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
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Japan