Types of Raisins: Raisins are one of the most popular types of nuts that have been used in our Iranian nut dishes for years. Raisins are dried grapes that have different types and they dry them in different ways and even add additives to them, making it a popular food. It means that they will get the raisin.
Raisin is one of the nuts that we can find abundantly in the bowls of nuts and eat it and enjoy it. Raisins are rich in iron, potassium, calcium and B group vitamins and also have a large amount of antioxidants. This dried fruit has many properties and is used in different foods to make them more delicious.
In the continuation of this article, we intend to fully introduce you to raisins and their different types and their properties.
What is a raisin
As mentioned, raisins are dried grapes that are prepared in two traditional and industrial ways. In the traditional method, the grapes are poured into a large tray and dried in front of the sun; Exactly as our grandmothers used to do this and make raisins from grapes themselves. Raisins are produced in an industrial way, in which sulfur vapor or immersion in strong water or other types of methods are used to prepare raisins.
The nature of raisins is hot and dry like many other nuts and it is very suitable for cold people. The nutritional value of this lovely food, which was present in many of our favorite foods during childhood, such as raisin sweets; It is very high and contains a lot of minerals and vitamins.
Properties of raisins
- Reducing the possibility of mouth and gum diseases due to the presence of vitamin C in raisins
- Helping in the excellent digestion of food and the effect on weight loss due to the presence of a large amount of edible fiber in it
- Control high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke
- Help control diabetes
- Helping to prevent cancer due to the presence of many antioxidants in raisins
- Increase sexual power and sexual desire for marital relations
- Very suitable for skin health due to the presence of vitamin C
All kinds of raisins
1: Penali green raisins
The most common type of raisins that you’ve probably seen are the green and peny raisins that we’ve seen in nut bowls. To prepare this type of green raisin, cold emulsion is used, which is a mixture of certain potassium carbonate and raisin oil (Australian oil). Green raisins give you a lot of energy and are very useful for students, athletes, mountaineers and middle-aged people.
Its more important therapeutic properties are treating body weakness and fatigue, weight loss, preventing osteoporosis, treating sexual weakness, preventing cancer, maintaining the health of the digestive system, and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
2: Sour raisins
One of the most famous types of raisins that we consume and love are juicy raisins, which are also known as Qalami, Angouri, Zard or Dodi. This type of raisins are produced by drying the seedless grapes soaked in watery oil with sulfur fumes, and they have a yellow and brownish amber color. If you are skilled in chemistry and have information, you know that sulfur compounds are harmful to the body, but these raisins are not harmful to the body and are suitable for reducing blood fat, regulating heart rate, and improving the condition of nervous people.
3: Sunny raisins or dry sun
Another type of raisins is sunny raisins. To prepare this type of raisin, Pekani and official varieties are used. For this purpose, after harvesting, the grapes are immersed in a strong water solution, and then they are placed in a clean place exposed to direct sunlight, and solar raisins are produced.
4: tighi raisins
To prepare this type of raisins, different varieties of grapes are used, including Sabze Mal and Rizgi varieties. The only difference with the sunny raisins is that instead of spreading them in the sun, the tighi raisins are dried in the shade and on the rope.
5: currant
currant are another common type of raisins that are obtained from black grapes. In fact, this type of raisin is dried directly by sunlight. Currants are basically the same dried black grapes, which are larger and fleshier, and in terms of properties, they are very complete and nutritious, and they do not lose their nutrients when dried.
There are many healing properties of currants, some of the most important of which are: rich in energy, a source of vitamins and proteins, suitable for eye health, reducing the risk of osteoporosis, improving blood circulation in the body, and improving the immune system.
Most of the athletes and those who need to strengthen their body use it. Usually, seedless, royal and fleshy grapes are used to produce currants, and the blacker the color of the currant, the better its therapeutic properties, such as preventing Alzheimer’s.