Iranian Raisins

 Iranian Raisins

Iranian Raisins are the dried fruits of grapes. Iranian Raisins are known by different names depending on the type of the grapes,the method and conditions of drying and the permitted additives in them.

some of the most common Raisins produced in Iran are green and yellow Raisins and Sultana Raisins. Iran is one of the largest suppliers of Raisins in the world. Along with the United States and Turkey, Iran is one of the top three Raisin producing and exporting countries in the world.

Iranian Raisins types

Sun Dried, Shadow Dried, Tizabi (Sultana), Kashmar Green Raisins, Maviz are some of types Iranian Raisins.

Sun Dried Raisin:

grape without seed which is dried in front of the sun and becomes brown,has high quality and is tasty which is used for cooking with rice.

Shadow Dried Raisins:

this kind of Iranian Raisin is dried in shadow and its color doesn’t change in remains green, it has high nutritional value. Asgari is one of this kind.

Tizabi (Sultana) Raisin:

the Tizabi method is one of the method common Raisin-making methods in the world,which uses alkaline liquids. in this method outer surface of The grapes are  impregnated with chemicals such as sulfur to speed up the drying process. Tizabi Raisins are yellowish and light brown.

Golden Raisin:

seed less grapes which are dried with sulfur smoke in the shadow and the color is amber yellow.

Maviz Iranian Raisin:

grapes with seed and high sugar are used to make a special kind of raisins which

are called Maviz.

Benefits of Iranian Raisins.

Iranian Raisins are rich in vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins, iron, potassium, and calcium.

Iranian Raisins are low in fat and sodium ,and its potassium lowers blood pressure and prevents body fluids from being excreted. Raisins contain a good amount of fiber, antioxidants and energy in the body.

High fiber in Raisin improves bowel function and helps lower cholesterol. Fiber of Raisins prevents colon cancer and cell destruction and relieves constipation.Nutritionists believe that eating a few Raisins a day helps boost memory and protects against Alzheimer’s disease. Consumption of Raisins eliminates lethargy, and delays premature aging.

Depressors eat Iranian Raisins

Group B vitamins reduce stress and depression and help to the health of the skin, hair and nerves. Iron in Raisins helps to alleviate anemia caused by iron deficiency, calcium plays an important role in bone health and in preventing osteoporosis.

The existing potassium also helps to grow and strengthen the bones.

Some vitamins Raisins in are much more than in fresh grapes, this fruit is one of the
healthiest and high calorie foods that is useful for athletes and those have body activities.

Iranian Raisins and tooth and gum’S health

Despite sweetness and pastiness, due to oanolic acid, one of the phytochemicals for tooth protection against decay and brittleness, Raisins prevent tooth decay.

Iranian Raisins prevents the growth of bacteria in the mouth and helps to strengthen the gum. A special kind of raisin which is added to rice for cooking,

increases fiber and iron and leads to deceasing sodium.