Sunday, December 8, 2013

Health Benefits of Raisins

You don't have to be a backpacker or hiker to appreciate raisins as a convenient, high energy low fat snack; they are easy to pack, easy to eat and almost never go bad. Like other dried fruits, raisins are available throughout the year.
Raisins are made by dehydrating grapes in a process using the heat of the sun or a mechanical process of oven drying. Among the most popular types of raisins are Sultana, Malaga, Monukka, Zante Currant, Muscat and Thompson seedless. The size of small pebbles, raisins have wrinkled skins surrounding chewy flesh that tastes like a burst of sugary sweetness. While the colors of raisins vary, they are generally a deep brown color, oftentimes with hints of a purple hue. 
Nutrients in
Raisins
0.25 cup (36.25 grams)
Nutrient%Daily Value

Calories (108)6%

This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Raisins provides for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source according to our Food Rating System. Additional information about the amount of these nutrients provided by Raisins can be found in the Food Rating System Chart. A link that takes you to the In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Raisins, featuring information over 80 nutrients, can be found under the Food Rating System Chart.

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