Thursday, April 24, 2008

Raisins

Raisins are rich in: (i) carbohydrates, (ii) minerals and (iii) vitamins. The high food value of raisins arises chiefly from their sugar content. They contain eight times more sugar than grapes. The sugar contained in raisins is of superior quality, like that of the grapes, as a major portion of this sugar is formed by glucose and fruit sugar. Glucose is effective in producing quick heat and energy in the body

Rich in:
- dietary fibre
- Iron
- Potassium
- Vitamin B

Benefit(s)
- Treats debility & wasting diseases
- Helps convalescence