The Benefits and Nutritional Values of Raisins

Raisins are a dried food product produced all over the world. There are two types, black and yellow (sultana). As can be understood from its name, the grapes are obtained by drying the grains, and most in the world is produced in Turkey. Our annual exports are over half a billion dollars. America and Iran are among the other major producers in terms of raisins. Raisins have many benefits to general health and can be easily consumed by every age group. The benefits of raisins can be listed as follows:

Like most other dried fruits, it has antioxidant properties. It protects cell structures against destruction. In this way, it has a anti-aging effect and also benefits the immune system.

It is a food rich in boron minerals that protect against osteoporosis. Boron is also beneficial for bone health as it helps to absorb calcium more effectively.

Eating a handful of raisins a day reduces your risk of developing eye disease known as yellow spot (macular degeneration) by 36%. This disease most commonly affects people over the age of 50.

Raisins are a food rich in dietary fiber. 3.5% of each raisin grain consists of dietary fiber. Dietary fibers keep your digestive system functioning properly and prevent you from having constipation problems.

100 grams of raisins meet 12% of your daily iron need. Therefore, it is a food used in the treatment of anemia.

It does not raise blood sugar suddenly, yet it energizes and evokes a feeling of satiety.

It is possible to store raisins in your Uğur deep freezer for a very long time in the freshness of the first day and consume them at any time without decreasing their nutritional values. For best results, it is recommended to store the freezer in the farthest part of the door, close to the floor.

Raisins Nutritional Values

In every 100 grams of raisins;

Energy 299 calories Calcium 50 mg

Sugar 59.19 gr Iron 1.88 mg

Dietary Fiber 3,7 g Magnesium 32 mg

Protein 3.07 g Potassium 749 mg

Vitamin B1 0.106 mg Sodium 11 mg

Vitamin C 2.3 mg Zinc 0.22 mg

Vitamin E 0.12 mg

Vitamin K 3.5 mcg (microgram)