Raisins – Ingredient Spotlight

Scientific Name: Vitis Vinifera
Alternative Names: Dry Grapes, Kismis

We use this ingredient in two of our products – the 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, and Acid Reflux.⁣

Raisins (along with sultanas and currants) are a great source of antioxidants, including polyphenols. Antioxidants help protect our cells from damage from free radicals. It’s the 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬.⁣
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For acid reflux, raisins contain many beneficial minerals, eg 𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦. These are alkaline on the pH scale and help balance acidity levels in the stomach.⁣
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Furthermore, they have antibacterial properties also that can help lower the risk of fever and kill the bacteria. So, just a few a day can help prevent colds and infection.⁣
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Raisins are 𝐟𝐚𝐭-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 (~4g/100g).⁣

The only downside is that they are high in sugar  So, make sure to only 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.⁣

Other Amazing Benefits of Raisins:

• May help relieve constipation
• Lower blood pressure
• Improve blood sugar control
• Increase feelings of fullness (so can help with weight management)⁣

Vitamins & Minerals

In just 30 grams of raisins, they contain:

• Calcium: 14 mg
• Iron: 0.5 mg
• Magnesium: 9 mg
• Potassium: 212 mg
• Sodium: 3 mg

FUN FACT: an old folk remedy exists thought to relieve arthritis pain which entails consuming 9 gin-soaked raisins daily. This was before our Anti-Inflammatory mixture was created!⁣