Greek Organic Whole Black Currants Dried Berries - Ribes Nigrum - 25g-1980g PDO

Description

Corinthian raisin: The black gold on our plate
'Black gold' '... this is how it used to be called in Greece and this not only because it was the number one export good, but also because the people of the time understood its beneficial properties by including it in their diet.
History:
Of course then they could not prove the benefits hidden by clinical studies as has been done today, but they understood it by using it in their daily lives.
The history of black currant over the centuries:
In the past, raisins were a staple in the diet of our ancestors, who believed that they contained magical and highly beneficial properties.
Historical sources state that raisins were first cultivated in Zakynthos in the 16th century on a large scale. Later its production began in other cities of Greece such as the Peloponnese and Corinth (where it is often called the Corinthian raisin).
The use of raisins was widespread in past centuries.
General Hannibal had been supplied with many tons before crossing the Alps with his troops. Christopher Columbus and his crew crossed the Atlantic chewing raisins. Also, the ancient Greeks and Romans decorated their places of worship with raisins and gave them as a prize to the winners of sports competitions.
Roman healers also suggested raisins as a cure for everything from food poisoning to old age. Finally, the emperor Augustus offered black raisins to his guests at celebrations.
Beneficial properties
Black currant is undoubtedly one of the most important Greek superfoods.
Its beneficial properties have been proven through numerous clinical studies (studies done in humans and not in animals) and rightly rank it very high in the table of superfoods.
Black currant is rich in:Fructose where it is responsible for its sweet taste, but which has a high glycemic index.
Potassium and magnesium that help reduce fluid retention. Iron that helps treat iron deficiency anemia.
Antioxidant Vitamin C, which helps absorb iron and has restorative properties on aging skin, due to the fact that it enhances the production of collagen and elastin.Polyphenols that lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Dietary fiber (Black currant has more dietary fiber than most fruits) that help treat constipation and good bowel function.
It maintains its properties at high temperatures (in short it can be used, for example, for the preparation of rusks, cakes or bread while continuing to maintain its beneficial properties).It helps significantly in lowering blood pressure especially in people with type 2 diabetes.
Helps reduce fat accumulation in a patient with fatty liver.
Probiotic properties that help the proper functioning of the intestine.Raisins strengthen your bones
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by soft and brittle bones. If you have this problem, you run the risk of breaking your bones. A great way to keep osteoporosis away is to increase your calcium intake.
Something as simple as eating raisins on a regular basis can strengthen your bones, as they contain a large amount of calcium.
See also All the ways to strengthen your bones.
How will you include them in your diet?
Raisins, in addition to being an excellent snack that will fill you with energy and can easily replace other less useful sweet options, are also an ingredient that is worth experimenting with in food and sweets, if you have not already discovered its taste value.
Raisins can be eaten as is, in vegetable or fruit salads, with cereals or oats or muesli, with nuts, in cookies or cakes, with yogurt, with pilaf and in combination with meat or poultry. It is the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of cereal in the morning while he especially loves the combination with apple and pear
!!!!!!.Raisins are ideally stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in a cool place and retain their color, taste and nutritional value for up to five months. And if you want to always have them "rough" for some of your culinary inspiration you can freeze them - they thaw very easily and quickly at room temperature.
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