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Raisins are dried grapes processed from sunlight or
electric oven drying. Through this process the liquid
water form of the grapes are dehydrated and ready for a
long term storage without any preservatives. Some of the
known raisins are Muscam, Monukka, Sultana, Malaga,
Zante Currant and Thompson. The scientific name of
raisin is Vitus vinifera.
Raisins can be easily identified by its wringled skin
and varied colors includes deep brown or coffee brown,
golden yello and purple hue.
Raisins contributes Antioxidant Protection from Phenols,
Bone Health, and Macular Degeneration.
Raisins are one of the richest sources of the mineral
boron and provide concentrated amounts of polyphenolic
phytonutrients. Raisins provides nutrients, like
carbohydrates, sugar, soluble and insoluble fiber,
sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and amino
acids.
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