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. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and Canada the word "raisin" is reserved
for the dark-colored dried large grape.
Raisins are irreplaceable as a healthy member of the dry fruits category. These golden, green or black delicacies
are favorites of almost everyone, particularly children. Raisins are widely used in cultural cooking around the world (especially
in desserts), and are also added to health tonics, snacks and compact, high-energy food supplements for mountaineers,
backpackers, and campers.
Raisins are obtained by drying grapes, either in the sun or in driers, which turns the grapes into golden,
green or black gems. In fact, when their nutritional values and health benefits are considered, “gems” is a rather accurate
name for them!.