The benefits and harms of Kishmish grapes
Grapes are perennial shrubs that produce delicious fruits. The plant is characterized by the presence of clusters and branching. The fruits are eaten raw and also processed into wine and other foods. Kishmish grapes are a type of shrub characterized by the absence of seeds and the large size of the berries.
The benefits and harms of Kishmish grapes
Description of popular varieties
Kishmish grapes have a number of popular varieties:
- Golden (Radiant). The ripening period of the variety is 120-140 days. It has a bright pleasant taste and is suitable for use in winemaking. The bunches are large, cone-shaped, 35-45 cm long. The weight of one bunch reaches 1 kg. The fruit looks like this: it has the shape of an ellipse, light red or pink in color.
- Zaporizhzhya. Early maturing variety, which is distinguished by good tolerance to temperature changes. Ripe fruits appear in early August. The weight of the bunches reaches 800 g, but there are cases of giant formations, the weight of which exceeds 2 kg.
- Far Eastern. Frost-resistant variety. According to the description, it has small clusters weighing 400-600 g. It is preferable to eat it fresh.
- Ramming. Similar to the Far Eastern variety, which is characterized by the small size of the berries and their dark color.
- Novikov. It has small clusters weighing up to 300 g. It is used for processing into wine and juices. It tolerates transportation well due to the firm berries and elastic peel.
Composition and calorie content
Depending on the raisin grape variety, its calorie content ranges from 60 to 100 kcal per 100 g of product. If we translate this into more familiar measures, then in a spoonful of berries there will be 3.7 kcal, and in a standard glass - about 19 kcal. Berries contain 90% water.
Nutritional value of raisins per 100 g:
- fats - 0-06 g;
- proteins - 2.4 g;
- carbohydrates - 66 g;
- nutritional fiber - 10 g;
- sodium - 115 g.
Based on the data, it can be seen that the Kishmish grape has a high nutritional value. This is taken into account when drawing up menus and diets.
Ripe berries contain acids in the composition:
- apple;
- lemon;
- amber.
Kishmish grapes have a number of antioxidants:
- flavonoid;
- quercetin;
- essential oils;
- chlorophyll;
- polyphenol.
Vitamin and mineral composition
Grapes have a positive effect on humans
100 grams of grapes contain the following vitamins:
- A (RE) - 5.5 μg;
- PP (niacin equivalent) - 0.7 mg;
- E (TE) - 0.6 μg;
- B1 (thiamine) - 0.16 mg;
- B2 (riboflavin) 0.1 mg
Mineral composition:
- calcium - 78 mg;
- magnesium - 40 mg;
- iron and trace elements - 2.8 mg;
- phosphorus - 130 mg;
- potassium - 800 mg.
Using berries
The beneficial properties of raisins grapes allow it to be used as an additional treatment. Also, its use in general has a positive effect on a person: it has a good BJU indicator. Its glycemic index is 56.
Benefits and medicinal properties for the body:
- improvement of the nervous system;
- elimination of stress and sleep problems;
- normalization of the liver and kidneys;
- restoration of pressure with hypotension;
- benefits in the fight against obesity;
- improved metabolism;
- improving the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
- prevention of thrombosis formation;
- improvement of the condition in case of diseases of the respiratory tract.
Also, the benefit of raisins grapes is that it helps in removing toxins from the body. Berries have a rejuvenating effect and increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood. Eating raisins improves overall mood and prevents depression.
Harm and contraindications
The use of raisins berries is harmful when:
- violations of the gallbladder;
- pancreatitis;
- stomach ulcer.
Also, the fruits are contraindicated in patients with diabetes mellitus. The reason for this is the large amount of sugars in the berries, which can harm the body. It is contraindicated for everyone to eat too many grapes at a time: this causes severe abdominal pain, diarrhea and flatulence.
You can not eat grapes with stomach ulcers
Kishmish is contraindicated for adults and children with dental diseases and other problems in the oral cavity. Berries contain a large amount of fruit acids that destroy tooth enamel and damage the gums.
The use of fruits during pregnancy is not prohibited, but the excess amount of sugar leads to early obesity of the child, which will cause problems during childbirth. They will benefit from 1 bunch per day.
So that the antihydrins used to treat the bushes do not harm human health, the clusters are thoroughly washed under running water. Dried berries are also covered with low-quality dyes during cooking, therefore, when buying, they pay attention to their appearance.
Kishmish in cooking
The calorie content of berries allows you to eat them in large quantities. Ripe raisins are pleasant to eat raw. The reason for this is the elastic flesh and the absence of a bone. To wash off the dirt from freshly picked bunches, it is better to soak them for an hour in a container with cool water.
Also, berries are consumed in dried or dried form. For this, they are heat treated, the description of which is similar to the method of preparing raisins, but does not take much time. The grapes are heated in an oven or cooked in a steam bath.
There is also a method for preparing pickled raisins. These berries take on a spicy flavor and become slightly tart. To do this, take a large variety.
Grapes are used as a decoration for cakes, and they are also added to fruit salads and desserts. Juices and compotes are made from grapes, as well as jelly and homemade wine, which has a beautiful color.
Also raisins are suitable for processing into jam or jam. For this, varieties with soft pulp and thin peel are used so that the product is free of bitterness. Kishmish grapes increase the energy value of fermented milk products such as yogurt, cheese or cottage cheese.
Cooking raisins
One of the popular ways to consume berries is in the form of raisins. It has good nutritional value and minimal calories. Before preparing raisins from raisins, they prepare it:
- spoiled grapes are removed from the bunches;
- washed and dipped in boiling soda solution for 5 seconds;
- rinsed in running water.
There are 2 ways to dry raisins for raisins. For the first, light is used. The grapes are laid out in a thin layer on a wire rack and exposed outside in the shade, where they dry for 3 weeks. It is also dried in direct light, but no longer than 15 days.
During drying, the grapes are mixed and turned over every 2-4 days. Finished raisins are determined by the shine on the surface of the berries, which become very elastic.
Raisins are also obtained by heat treatment. To do this, the fruits are laid out on a wire rack and placed in the oven. The temperature should be at a minimum and the door open. Under such conditions, the grapes are dried for 2 hours, and then taken out into the street, where they reach their condition within 5 hours.The procedure is repeated for 5 days. Thermally obtained raisins are darker and slightly caramelized.
Conclusion
It is possible to grow raisins grapes in your area at home. With proper care, gardeners get large seedless clusters. You can make wine or jam from them.
A bunch of homemade raisins will be useful for children. For planting, it is better to use the cuttings method. They are taken from friends or purchased in a store. Bushes require regular watering and top dressing.