Black raisins or yellow raisins: As soon as we hear the name of raisins, green-yellow or golden raisins come to our mind, however, in the last few years, the trend of black raisins or red raisins has also increased rapidly. Black raisins, which once started coming in the market as organic raisins, are now found in most people’s kitchens. Many people have now started using only black raisins, leaving behind green, yellow or golden raisins, but do you know what is the difference between the two? Which of these two raisins is a superfood? And which raisin should we eat? Let us know about their benefits from Ayurvedacharya Gaurav Sharma.
Let us tell you that both black and yellow raisins are rich in nutrients and are very beneficial for health, although there is a lot of difference in their nutrition.
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Black raisins
Black raisins are sweet and black in colour. It is made from grapes like black grapes, Muscat or Corinth. It also contains a small seed. It is usually made naturally by drying it in the sun. In Ayurveda, black raisins are called superfood. This is because the nutrients found in it are more than other raisins. It contains nutrients like fiber, protein, potassium, iron, copper, and vitamin B6. Also, it contains less vitamin C and sugar.
yellow or golden raisins
Yellow or golden raisins are made from green grapes. Its taste is slightly sour and sweet. It is prepared by processing it with sulphur dioxide. It is rich in fibre, iron, antioxidants, Vitamin A, C, E, K, calcium and phytochemicals. It contains a little more sugar.
Which raisins are more beneficial, black or yellow
Although both raisins are beneficial for health, but if you consume black raisins instead of yellow or golden raisins daily, then you can get more benefits. Black raisins also work to control blood pressure. It cleans the toxins present in various parts of the body. It cleans the poison trapped in the intestines.
However, it is better to feed golden raisins to children. Both these raisins strengthen the immune system, increase blood, and fulfill the deficiency of nutrients in the body. Therefore, you can use both as per your convenience. If you soak these raisins in water at night and eat them in the morning, then the properties present in them are even more beneficial.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 25, 2024, 20:48 IST
