Grapes are called raisins when they are dried. Raisins are soft and sweet dry grapes that are rich in nutrients and essential for the health of the body and have countless benefits. In the past, currants and raisins were dried fruits that a handful of them must be eaten during the day along with tea or chickpeas as a snack. In the meantime, this delicious dry fruit with its pleasant taste has various types.
💢 types of raisins 💢
♦️ Black Raisin (Raisin)
Black Raisin is one of the most common types of raisins that are usually used in most homes. The black color of this type of raisin is due to the fact that it is the dried product of the black grape or Shahani grape.
Black raisin has another famous name. Yes, raisins! Since the past, raisins have always been the favorite and favorite dried fruit of Iranians, which has been welcomed to eat because of its remarkable benefits and properties. Raisins are usually larger than green raisins, and due to the presence of anthocyanin, in some cases its properties are more than other types of raisins. Raisins are usually classified as dry fruits among foods.
The health benefits of black raisins include preventing hair loss, improving the digestive system, cleansing the intestines, and healthy skin.
♦️ Corinth raisin
Zante or Greek raisin is a type of dark raisin with a spicy and excellent taste and is the product of an ancient type of grape that originally came from the port of Corinth in Greece It was sent to other parts of the world. This type of raisin has a relatively small size and is very similar to black raisin and is one of the most popular types of raisins in the world. As we said, this type of raisin is one of the oldest raisins in the world. The first sample of this dried grape dates back to 75 AD. In the 15th century, this type of raisin was sold in English markets under the name of Corinth raisin. But in the 17th century, the trade of this type of raisin expanded greatly on the coast of Greece, especially on the island of Zakynthos, and as a result it was called Zante currant.
The benefits of Corinthian raisin for health include soothing a sore throat, strengthening the immune system. and lowering blood pressure.
♦️ Sultana raisin (acidic)
Sultana raisin or acid raisin is a dried product of Turkish green grapes, which is actually a type of seedless grape. Compared to other types of raisins, the color of this type of raisin is brighter and it is a little smaller in size. These golden and beautiful colored and glazed raisins are very popular because they have a very attractive taste and a pleasant sweetness, and they have given it the title of Sultan. In Australia and the UK, the reddish amber raisin is sometimes referred to as gaha na sultana.
The health benefits of sultana raisins include controlling blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and improving the digestive system.
♦️ Red Raisin (Ployi)
According to some, red raisin is the most delicious type of raisin obtained from red grapes. In fact, this type of raisin is a dried product of red seedless grapes and sometimes it is called flame raisin. This type of raisin has a relatively large size and a dark color and is most similar to black raisin. Another name of this type is piloui raisin and because it is widely used in cooking and baking, its applicants and fans It is also a lot. It is interesting to know that raisins are the third non-oil export product of Iran, and of course it has a very good rank in the field of raisin exports in the world. Among the benefits of red raisins for health, you can reduce the risk of diabetes. , maintaining dental health and strengthening vision.
♦️ Green Raisin
Green Raisin is obtained by drying green grape seeds. This type of raisin has a warm character and is very useful for strengthening the heart, liver and memory. Green raisins are thin but elongated and usually dark green in color. This type of raisin is juicy, tender and full of nutrients and fiber. The main areas of raisin production are the Middle East and Central Asia. There are two main methods for drying this type of grape; In the solar method, which is considered a traditional method and it is possible to do it even at home, green grapes are hung on ropes after washing, in an environment away from any kind of pollution, and they are moved every few days. or they will turn upside down so that all the bunches dry equally and at the same time.
In the dry shade method, the green raisins are hung in an environment that has a shade and the sunlight does not shine directly, and the grapes are hung on a rope in bunches. to dry with the natural flow of air.
The health benefits of green raisins include strengthening the heart, preventing anemia, and helping digestion.