Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
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Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Type
Citrus
Berry
Season
Dry
All seasons
Varieties
Jamaican Tangelo
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Jamaica
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-65.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- 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
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Jamaica
United States of America
Other Countries
United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Turkey