Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
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Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Warm
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
United States of America
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Singapore
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Turkey