Raisin

Raisin
Family of grape:vitaceae
Biological name of grape:vitis vinifera
Local names for Raisin:Kismis, मनुका (marathi)
Raisin is the Latin word racemus which means cluster of grape or berries.
Raisin is a dried grapes.It is well known ingredient of kitchen.
Raisin eaten raw or used in cooking or mostly used in sweet desserts.The word rasin is reserved for Dark -coloured dried large grape.
Varieties of Raisin:
Raisin varieties depends on the type of grape used and are made in variety of size and colour like black,green,Brown,yellow,seedless varieties include sultana.
Raisins are made primarily by sun drying process.
They are small,swwet in flavored with wrinkled texture.Most of raisins are small,dark,&wrinkled.
Golden Raisin:
This are generally dried in dehydrators with controlled temperature and humidity.
Black Raisin:
This are the much Darker and have a tart,tangy flavor.
Chemical constituents of Raisin:
Raisin contain 72%of sugar by weight.most of the fructose and glucose .They also contain 3%of protein & 4-7% of dietary fibers.
Raisins are low in sodium &high in potassium.no cholesterol.
It contains essential vitamins and minerals.

Use's of Raisin:
*Mostly raisins are used in Desserts like Halwa,kheer,pudding etc.
*Raisins are good sorce of vitamin C and other vitamins &mineral's.
*Raisin's are high in natural sugar which is fructose and glucoses and high in carbohydrates.
*It helps to boosting Iron level in body.
*It is helpful for your skeletal system,It keeps your bones strong.
*Raisins are rich in natural sugar .they are great sorce of energy.
*Raisins are high in potassium and less about in sodium that makes them good for heart health.
*Some micro nutrients of raisins are work as protective Antioxidants.
*Raisins are very good sorce of vitamin C which is good for skin.
*Raisins are used in granola nutrition bar,candies,toffees,faluda,ice-creams.

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