Raisins are dried grapes. Grapes for the subsequent production of raisins must have the following characteristics:
• Fleshy flesh;
•Pellicle;
• More than 20 percent sugar.
Grapes for the production of raisins are most often grown in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and the countries of Central Asia. This is due to the optimal climate and weather conditions of these countries for growing grapes. In addition, the vineyards living there have sufficient experience in making raisins. Properly dried grapes contain more than 80 percent of sugar.
Raisins differ depending on the grape variety, on the methods of processing and drying. For example, the most popular sultanas are obtained from seedless white grapes, respectively, the raisins themselves belong to the category of light grapes. In addition, there are light olive raisins, medium-sized with 1 or 2 seeds, and there are also large fleshy raisins with seeds.
Content
Raisins composition
Raisins contain mineral salts of iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese, as well as antioxidants, B vitamins, organic acids, thiamine, niacin, proteins, fats, some fiber and ash.
The healing properties of raisins
Raisins have been known to many for their healing properties since ancient times. In the ancient chronicles of Ancient Greece, there was information about dried grapes that could cure the sick.
Nowadays, raisins are also widely used as a preventive and therapeutic agent. It is recommended to use it for heart diseases, to calm the nervous system, it helps to fight anemia, increases the overall tone of the body. Dried grapes help to cure gastrointestinal diseases, improve liver and kidney function. Due to organic acids, raisins have antibacterial properties, have a beneficial effect on the condition of teeth and gums. In addition to all of the above, such an amazing product helps to reduce fever.
Decoctions and tinctures based on raisins are widely used to treat hypertension, throat and respiratory diseases, bronchitis, severe cough, pneumonia.
Due to the large amount of sugar in raisins, they should be consumed in moderation. The optimal daily dose is no more than 50-70 grams.
This dried fruit is widely used in cooking. It is often added to various muffins, pies, and used as cake decorations. A great combination is raisins with shortcrust pastry. Homemade wine is made from it. You can't do without this product when making homemade kvass, kombucha, birch sap, sea rice.
It is necessary to thoroughly rinse raisins in cold water, and also soak them in boiled water before use.