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The raisins are dried grapes. All grapes are, however, not suitable for making raisins.
The raisins are esteemed for their rare food value. Raisins are rich in carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. They form a very valuable food when taken with milk. They supplement each other as the milk contains sufficient protein and the raisins, sugar. In the same way they can be taken with advantage with nuts such as cashewnut, walnut and groundnut.
The high food value of raisins arises chiefly from their sugar content. They contain eight times more sugar then grapes. The sugar contained in raisins is of superior quality, like that of the grapes, as major portion of this sugar is formed by glucose and fruit sugar. As is well known, glucose produces quick heat and energy in the body. Raisins are thus an excellent food in all cases of debility and wasting diseases. They are also valuable during convalescence.
Acidosis is a condition in which the acidity of body fluid is abnormally high. The raisins with their excess of alkalinity, are helpful in maintaining the acid balance of the body. Studies have shown that the free use of raisins, say about 1.05 gm. daily, will greatly reduce the acidity of the urine. The urinary ammonia is also reduced. The free use of raisins is valuable in combating chronic acidosis which generally results from the excessive consumption of meat and cereals.
Raisins are highly beneficial in the treatment of constipation. They should be soaked in a glassful of Drinking Water for 24 to 48 hours. This would swell them to the original size of the grapes. They should be eaten early in the morning, after discarding the stones. The water in which raisins are soaked should also be drunk. If this is taken every morning, will bring excellent results in case of chronic constipation.
Raisins can be routinely given even to little infants as an extract in water to help regular bowel action. Six to ten raisins or more, depending on the child's age, can be soaked in boiling water and set aside for a while. When cool, the raisins should be thoroughly crushed to extract their juice into the water. For small children, the liquid could be strained and given so that the skin of the raisins does not upset the stomach.
As a rich source of easily assimilable iron, raisins enrich blood. They are thus useful in anaemia.
Raisins are a good food for those who wish to gain weight. They may be taken upto 1 kg. daily, 30 gm. or so at a time, in these cases.
An extract from raisins acts like a medicine in febrile cases i.e. relating to fever. This extract is prepared by soaking raisins in the water and then crushing them in the same water. They are then strained and skin is discarded. The raisin water thus prepared becomes a tonic. A little lime juice added to the extract will enhance its taste and usefulness
| Product Type: Nuts & Kernels | Type: Other | Processing Type: Natural |
| Cultivation Type: Natural | Packaging: 10KG | Place of Origin: Afghanistan |
| Brand Name: Majestic Brand Raisins |