In our country, the favorite grape variety is Kishmish. The high popularity is due to the lack of seeds and a sweet pleasant taste. This artificially cultivated berry is exported to Russia from Central Asia. To grow it requires a certain temperature, a large area and high supports.
However, fruit and berry culture is cultivated on our land with the use of special growth stimulants. The most common and popular variety in Russia is white grape Kishmish. Its benefits and harms for ordinary consumers remain a mystery. Let us open the veil over the biochemical composition of this sweet variety.
general information
The group of this subspecies includes a lot of varieties: pink, black (purple), red and green (white) grapes. Each in its own way is unique and useful, it is well transported and retains freshness for a long time. Fruits are small in size, which does not negate their healing properties.
They are consumed fresh, dried and boiled. Raw materials are indispensable in winemaking and the production of fruit drinks. Kishmish grapes, a photo of which is presented in this material, are used in cooking. The berry gives piquancy to sweet desserts, pleasant taste of salads, it is also used for decoration, dried fruits (raisins) are added to confectionery, pastries and cheesecakes.
The energy value
Calorie content depends on the variety, on average, this indicator varies from 69 to 100 kcal. In raisins, the energy value is much higher - from 300 kcal. High calorific value is explained by the presence of natural glucose, sucrose and fructose.
However, in spite of this property of the product, it is not necessary to exclude it from the menu, since beneficial substances abound in the composition, which positively affect health. In reasonable dosages (500 g per day), Kishmish grapes will not harm the figure. Its benefits and harms are due to the vitamin-mineral complex and other substances that make up the composition.
A set of valuable substances
The biochemical composition of the fruits is rich. Folic acid (folate), vitamins A, B, C, E, PP, as well as minerals and trace elements (calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, selenium) are considered the most significant for humans. Enriched with fruit flavonoids. These substances exhibit antioxidant properties, prevent premature extinction of cells and reduce the activity of free radicals.
According to official figures, black grapes are the most beneficial. The skin of dark varieties contains a predominant amount of valuable substances. First of all, there is a lot of quercetin in it, which prevents the gluing of blood cells - platelets. Black berries help fight anemia, low hemoglobin, nervous exhaustion, and depression. They are recommended for use by melancholy people who are stressed.
Pharmacology
Great benefits of Kishmish grapes for the immune system due to the large amount of ascorbic acid. Fruits help strengthen the body's defenses, have anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. With their regular use, the functional activity of the nervous system stabilizes, blood pressure returns to normal and arrhythmia disappears.
It is worth mentioning the benefits of the product for the work of the heart and blood vessels. It is recommended for use in various cardiac pathologies. The berry has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. It contains oleanolic acid, which eliminates pathogenic microorganisms.
It is useful to include in the diet for viral diseases, sore throat and severe cough. With the help of grapes, the development of caries, periodontal disease and other diseases of the oral cavity can be prevented. In addition, the Kishmish variety reduces nausea, heartburn and has a powerful choleretic effect.
Limitations
Kishmish grapes, the benefits and harms of which are due to the presence of sucrose and glucose, are forbidden for young children, patients with diabetes and obesity. With extreme caution, persons with gastrointestinal ulcers should be included in the menu. Dried fruits are excluded from nutrition for tuberculosis, heart failure and the above diseases.
Dosage and recommendations
The benefits of Kishmish grapes will be tangible with limited consumption - about 20 berries per day for a healthy person. This is claimed by experts. You can maximize the nutritional and medicinal value if you eat fruits with walnuts. To increase immunity, especially during a flu epidemic, use this potion: grind berries with nuts in a meat grinder or blender and eat 10 grams of honey daily.
Very tasty and healthy is obtained from white grape jam. It is prepared extremely simply, from granulated sugar and fruits in a 2: 1 ratio. Mix the ingredients and leave in a closed container for three days. Then boil and absorb it with pleasure. You can prepare juices and compotes from the product. The unique aroma and taste of berries will make each dish a masterpiece. For proper functioning of the body, as often as possible, use (in reasonable quantities) Kishmish grapes, the benefits and harms of which have been studied and confirmed by nutritionists and doctors.