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What is Raisin?



Benefits

Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits
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

Side Effects
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
-

Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
79.18 g 1

Fiber
3.70 g 16

Sugar
59.19 g 2

Protein
3.07 g 3

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04 24

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg 39

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg 4

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg 7

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.77 mg 15

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.10 mg 54

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg 9

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg 30

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.30 mg 67

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg 40

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg 20

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg 40

Choline
11.10 mg 6

Fat
0.46 g 19

Minerals

Potassium
749.00 mg 2

Iron
1.88 mg 6

Sodium
11.00 mg 9

Calcium
50.00 mg 6

Magnesium
32.00 mg 4

Zinc
0.22 mg 13

Phosphorus
101.00 mg 2

Manganese
0.30 mg 19

Copper
0.32 mg 4

Selenium
0.60 mcg 10

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
8.00 mg 35

Omega 6s
29.00 mg 45

Sterol

Phytosterol
-

Water Content
15.43 g 76

Ash
1.85 g 3

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
299.00 kcal 2

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
302.00 kcal 2

Calories in Frozen Form
299.00 kcal 2

Calories in Dried Form
299.00 kcal 24

Calories in Canned Form
299.00 kcal 2

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
154.00 kcal 6

Calories in Jam
255.00 kcal 16

Calories in Pie
251.00 kcal 36

Characteristics

Type
Berry

Season
All seasons

Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants

Seedless Variety
-

Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow

Inside Color
Brown

Shape
Oval

Texture
Fleshy

Taste
Sweet

Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia

Grows on
-

Cultivation

Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH
5.5-7

Climatic Conditions
Warm

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
United States of America

Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan

Top Importer
Europe

Top Exporter
Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera

Synonym
Dried Grape

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
-

Order
Vitales

Family
Vitaceae

Genus
Vitis

Species
Vitis vinifera

Generic Group
Grape

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What is Raisin Good For?

What is Raisin? What is Raisin good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Raisin fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Raisin Benefits are: acidity treatment, cancer prevention, good for diabetics, prevents constipation and prevents anaemia and its general health benefits are: boosts immune system, cures fever, eye care, fights against infections and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, reduces wrinkles and skin rejuvenation and hair benefits are protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Raisin side effects are: allergic reaction and its allergy symptoms are anaphylaxis, asthma, breathing difficulty, coughing, drop in blood pressure, hives, skin rash, stuffy nose, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and wheezing. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Raisin.

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