Raisins:
A raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking, and brewing.
Grapes come in four different colors, including green, red, yellow and black. The grapes, depending on the color, turn into a raisin of the same color but a little darker, and base on the color of grapes the amount of sugar is different, The lighter colored grapes has more sugar. Raisin's sugar is one of the parameters of raisin quality assessment. It is advisable to keep the raisin in a dark place, cool and kept in closed containers in order to maintain its moisture content. If you leave a raisin in a refrigerator or freezer, you can keep it fresh for up to a year.
IRANIAN RAISINS
Raisin varieties depend on the type of grape used and are made in a variety of sizes and colors including green, black, brown, yellow and golden.
Sultana Light Raisin:
This kind of raisin is obtained from high quality grapes, mainly belonging to the cities of MALEKAN and TAKESTAN. The process of producing this type of raisin is by drying the grapes together in the vicinity of the sun and the solution of potassium carbonate and grape's seed oil. To convert it to golden raisins, raisins are exposed for 7 to 8 hours Steam sulfur.
Golden Raisin:
This kind of raisin is obtained from high quality grapes, mainly belonging to the cities of BONAB, MALEKAN and KASHMAR. The color of this type is yellow golden raisins. The process of producing this type of raisin is by drying the grapes in the shade, through the solution of potassium carbonate and grape's seed oil, and then for 7 to 8 hours in the vicinity of the sulfur vapor, so that the grape shell is thinner and more delicate, its color Is also changes to gold and also increases its sugar content.
Green Jumbo Raisin:
Green raisins are one of the best and most famous types of raisins. This raisin has a very gorgeous, well-groomed green color and is best known for its extraordinary taste and raisins among all raisins. Green raisin exports are obtained by drying grapes in the shade, as well as by immersion in potassium carbonate and grape's seed oil for 20-30 seconds.
Sultana Dark Raisin:
This kind of raisin is obtained from high quality grapes, mainly belonging to the cities of MALEKAN and TAKESTAN. The process of producing this type of raisin is by drying the grapes together in the vicinity of the sun and the solution of potassium carbonate and grape seed oil.
Our ranking in the world:
• Iran is ranked fourth in the world as a producer of raisins with an annual production of 150k metric tons.
• Iran is ranked Third in Asia as a producer of raisins.
• Iran is ranked second in the world as a raisin exporter.
Raisin Uses and Benefits
Medicine:
Great Source of Minerals Ca, K, Na, Mg, Fe, and rich in A, C, E, D & B Vitamins!
The reduction of the concentration of blood:
Raisins overall have large amounts of potassium and magnesium, so they compensate the weakness of the body and can reduce tension of the blood vessels and regulates blood pressure in the body.
Bone strength:
Raisins are good source of vitamin D and boron which causes the strength of bone and preventing osteoporosis
Improve vision and eye health:
Because raisins contain beta-carotene, Carotenoid, vitamin A, E, cause is vision Enhancer.
Raisins to strengthen memory and prevent Alzheimer's
Improve digestion and relieve constipation:
Raisin, a good source of fiber and a great laxative are very useful for constipation and stomach irregularities.
Raisins can help prevent heart disease:
Raisin can adjust the level of blood cholesterol and reducing bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Also Raisin can strengthen and improve of the blood vessels, and guarantees heart health.
Raisin is a high-energy and low fat and low sodium food that can cause loss of weakness of body
Raisin improve the performance of the liver:
Raisin is rich in powerful antioxidants that boost the liver and detoxification of the body through the liver is done.
Raisin prevents cell damage due to its antioxidant and iron and thus prevents early aging gets.
Raisin is antispasmodic
Raisin is an anticancer:
Raisins contain Catechins antioxidants that can be highly effective in eliminating harmful free radicals that ultimately lead to cancer.
Raisins contain a lot of iron:
In general, 600 grams of raisins provide 90 percent of the body's iron content per day. 100 grams of raisin contains about 1.88 mg of iron, while 100 grams of meat is between 2 and 4 mg of iron.
Raisin relieves stress and strengthens the nerves
Raisin promotes kidney health:
Raisins are rich in potassium, which, if used regularly, prevents the formation or enlargement of the kidney stone and thus prevents its deficiency.
Raisin prevents anemia:
Raisin is a rich source of vitamin B complex and iron, copper that helps to produce red blood cells and prevents anemia.
Raisin strengthens sexual power:
Raisin's contains an amino acid called Arginine, this amino acid responsible for enhancing libido in any individual, and improves erectile dysfunction of men.
Raisin helps to grow hair:
Raisins are rich in iron, vitamin B complex and various types of antioxidants that can feed the hair and help to grow hair.
Raisin helps to treat sleep disorders:
Iron in raisins is very useful for the treatment of insomnia.
Raisins can restore the skin:
Existing strong antioxidants in raisins accelerate skin regeneration and fill and tighten the skin.
Raisin Properties in Pregnancy:
Strong energy, especially in the early months of pregnancy
Treatment of nausea in women in the first three months
Reduce common constipation during pregnancy
Contributing to the development of bone and vision of the fetus
FOOD:
Add raisins to meat to reduce the amount of fat in the diet and increase the amount of fiber and iron and reduce the amount of sodium.
Raisins can be used alone as a snack
Raisins can be consumed with rice, all kinds of seasonings, salads and cold and hot cereals, and the types of puddings used as a full meal.
When raisins are added to bake foods like cookies, cakes and sweets, it helps to maintain the moisture content of the final product. You can add raisins to any cooked or cold dish, salads and vegetables.
Sports and health:
Research has shown that athletes consuming about one cup of raisins before and during exercise, better than others, protect their cells from damage.
Raisins contain fructose and glucose, and these materials can boost muscle and provide energy for bodybuilding.
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