Description
Enjoy the combination of grapes and sunshine with Sun-Maid Raisins .How are raisins made?Sun-Maid Raisins are what their name states: they're sun made! Raisins are produced from a sun-drying process of a variety of grapes . This sun-dried technique used to make raisins has existed for centuries, dating all the way back to ancient times . In fact, ancient Egyptian writings lend evidence that suggests raisins were consumed in ancient Egyptian cultures . Raisins have a flavor similar to grapes; however, the sun-drying process allows the sugar in the raisins to become much higher in concentration as compared to grapes, making the raisins taste much sweeter than their grape relatives . The majority of grapes used to make raisins in the U .S . are grown in sunny California because the area has an ideal climate and terrain growing grapes . Over four pounds of fresh grapes are needed to make a pound of fresh raisins .How were raisins discovered?While Sun-Maid Raisins are produced from a time-tested process to create high-quality raisins, it's likely that the first raisin-making processes were discovered accidentally . Many historians imagine that the sun-drying process used to create sun-dried raisins might have been discovered by our ancestors when they came across fallen fruit that had dried in the sun . They likely consumed the fruit and realized it was much sweeter after having been dried in the sun .Raisin Benefits Sun-dried raisins provide a number of health benefits thanks in part to their high amounts of fiber and antioxidants . The high amounts of fiber in Sun-Maid organic raisins allow you to have a healthier digestive system and also work to better regulate your bowel movements . The antioxidants in these sun-dried raisins also provide you with relief from free radicals and oxidative stress . Free radicals are harmful chemical compounds that increase your risk for cancer, while oxidative stress can lead to the development of a chronic disease . Raisins also act as natural preserv
