The difference between grapes and raisins

Everyone loves to eat fruits, right? What is the difference between grapes and raisins? They taste and look similar, so come and learn more about them.

Similarities and differences between grapes and raisins:

Similarities between grapes and raisins:

Grapes and raisins are actually the fruits of grapes. However, in the process of commodity circulation, the markets in Hong Kong, Shanghai and other places usually call the Eurasian grapes with large grains, thick skin, less juice, high quality, hard to separate skin and flesh, and durable storage and transportation as raisins. According to different colors, the bright red ones are called red grapes, the purple-black ones are called black grapes, and the yellow-green ones are called green grapes. The fruits with large grains, soft texture, high juice, and easy to peel are called grapes, thus forming two names. Generally, imported grapes are raisins.

Simple way to distinguish between grapes and raisins:

You can understand it without tasting. Grapes can be easily separated from the skin by pinching them, while red grapes have thinner skins and are difficult to separate. In terms of appearance, the brown-red degree of raisins is different from that of grapes. Red grapes are dark red, with the same shape and size. They are usually in a whole bunch and are difficult to fall apart. They are hard to hold in the hand. Moreover, red grapes have a crisp and sweet taste and can be stored for a long time. Under normal conditions (without taking any measures), they can be stored for about 15 days.

Grapes and raisins nutritional content:

It mainly contains organic ingredients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B12, C, E, etc.), carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, food cellulose, lecithin, niacin, malic acid, citric acid, niacin, etc.; it also contains inorganic ingredients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium, manganese, etc. The roots and vine leaves contain colloids, tannins, carbohydrates, and the vine leaves also contain various organic acids.

The effects of grapes and raisins:

Grapes are effective for treating edema caused by heart, kidney and malnutrition, as well as gastritis, enteritis, dysentery, chronic viral hepatitis, rash and pox. They can replenish deficiencies and prolong life. Raisins are nutritious foods that nourish, strengthen the stomach and replenish qi. They are suitable for people with weak constitutions. They can stimulate appetite and have the effects of replenishing deficiency, stopping vomiting and relieving pain. Grape wine is rich in vitamin B12, which is beneficial for pernicious anemia, has a nutritional and strengthening function, and improves the body's functional effects. Grapes contain natural polymerized phenols that can combine with proteins in bacteria and viruses to make them lose their ability to transmit diseases. They have a good killing effect on poliovirus and some other viruses, and make the human body produce antibodies.