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'''Raisins''' are dried [[grapes]]. They are produced in many regions of the world, such as the [[United States]], [[Australia]], [[Chile]], [[Argentina]], [[Mexico]], [[Greece]], [[Turkey]], [[Iran]], [[Togo]], [[Jamaica]], [[South Africa]], [[Southern Europe| Southern]] and [[Eastern Europe]]. Raisins may be eaten raw or used in cooking and [[baking]]. <br />
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== Etymology ==<br />
The word ''raisin'' dates back to [[Middle English]] and is a [[loanword]] from [[Old French]]; in Old French and [[French language|French]], ''raisin'' means "grape", while a raisin in French is called a ''raisin sec'', a "dry grape". The Old French word in turn developed from [[Latin]] ''[[Wiktionary:racemus|racemus]]'', "a bunch of grapes". The origin of the Latin word is unclear.<br />
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== Varieties ==<br />
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Raisin varieties depend on the type of grape used. Seedless varieties include Thompson Seedless ([[Sultana (grape)|Sultana]]) and Flame. Raisins are typically sun-dried, but may also be "water-dipped", or dehydrated. "[[Golden raisin]]s" are made from Thompsons, treated with [[Sulfur Dioxide|Sulfur Dioxide (SO<sub>2</sub>)]] , and flame dried to give them their characteristic color. A particular variety of seedless grape, the [[Black Corinth]], is also sun dried to produce [[Zante currant]]s, mini raisins that are much darker in color and have a tart, tangy flavour. Several varieties of raisins are produced in Asia and are only available at ethnic grocers. Green raisins are produced in Iran. Raisins have a variety of colors (green, black, white) and sizes. Raisins are also produced in India.<br />
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== Nutritional value ==<br />
Raisins are about 60% [[sugar]]s by weight, most of which is [[fructose]]. Raisins are also high in [[antioxidant]]s, and are comparable to [[prune (fruit)|prunes]] and [[apricot]]s in this regard.<br />
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== Sweetness ==<br />
[[Image:Single raisin.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The natural [[sugar]] in raisins crystallizes during the drying process]]<br />
Raisins are [[sweetness|sweet]] due to their high concentration of sugars. If they are stored for a long period, the sugar inside the fruit [[crystallization|crystallizes]]. This makes the fruit gritty, but does not affect its usability. To de-crystalize raisins, they can be soaked in liquid ([[alcohol]], fruit juice, or boiling water) for a short period, dissolving the sugar.<br />
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The [[Victorian era|Victorian]] [[parlour game]] called [[Snap-dragon (game)|Snap-dragon]] involved raisins being plucked from a bowl of burning [[brandy]].<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Blackcurrant]]<br />
* [[Zante currant]]<br />
* [[Redcurrant]]<br />
* [[Sultana (grape)|Sultana]]<br />
* [[Grape and raisin toxicity in dogs]]<br />
* [[Raisin Bran]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
* {{cite conference | author=C. D. Wu, J. F. Rivero-Cruz, M. Zhu, B. Su, A. D. Kinghorn | title=Antimicrobial Phytochemcals in Thompson Seedless Raisins (''Vitis vinifera L.'') Inhibit Dental Plaque Bacteria<br />
| booktitle=American Society for Microbiology meeting. June 5–9. Atlanta | year=2005 | pages= |url=http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={F2F471D3-4975-4531-91A3-99EF6E664CEC}&SKey={A60C59D2-2740-438F-8EDB-FBCA9A4ED3C2}&MKey={382D7E47-BE0B-4BBA-B3A6-E511C92FA999}&AKey={32093528-52DC-4EBE-9D80-29DAD84C92CE} }}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* {{cite web | title=Raisins | work=Cooking.com | url=http://www.cooking.com/advice/adgloss.asp?GlossType=ingr&Item=Raisins | accessdate=2005-07-14 }}<br />
* {{cite web | title=Varietal & Nutritional Info | work=Raisins.org | url=http://www.raisins.org/var_nutrit.html | accessdate=2007-04-19 }}<br />
* [http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=33 The World's Healthiest Foods: Raisins]<br />
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