A raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking, and brewing. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, the word raisin is reserved for the dark-colored dried large grape, with sultana being a golden-colored dried grape, and currant being a dried small Black Corinth seedless grape. Raisin varieties depend on the type of grape and appear in various sizes and colors including green, black, brown, purple, blue, and yellow. Seedless varieties include the sultana (the standard American type is known as Thompson Seedless in the United States), the Zante currants (black Corinthian raisins, Vitis vinifera L. var. Apyrena), and Flame grapes. Raisins are traditionally sun-dried, but may also...
Rose Water
Rose water is created by distilling rose petals with steam. It is fragrant, and it’s sometimes used as a mild natural fragrance as an alternative to chemical-filled perfumes. RIt has been used for thousands of years, including in the Middle Ages. It’s thought to have originated in what is now Iran. It’s been used traditionally in both beauty products and food and drink products. It also comes with plenty of potential health benefits, including the following. One of the greatest benefits of that is its strong anti-inflammatory properties. These properties can help treat multiple ailments, both internal and external. It...
Apple
Apple (Malus sp., Rosaceae) is cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree and is the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The apple tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, remains. Apples have been developed for thousands of years in Asia and Europe and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples are popular because of the many ways that they can be consumed and because of their convenience and durability. Apples can be processed into sauce, slices, or juice and are favored for pastries, cakes, tarts, and pies. The apple pulp has been...
Black pepper
Black pepper comes from the Piperaceae family. It is usually dried and is used as a spice and flavor. India is the origin of this seasoning. Some ancient Greek books have mentioned this spice. This spice adds to many dishes and has a piney, citrusy notes taste. The international market value of this spice is around 3.9 billion dollars. Vietnam is the greatest exporter of black pepper today and around 40 percent of the international market belongs to this country. This country earned 626 million dollars in 2021 from exporting black pepper. Also, the United States and Germany are the...
pomegranate
The pomegranate is a red fruit in the Lythraceae family and its tree reaches 10 meters when growing. The pomegranate means apple with many seeds in medieval Latin language and in the Christian religion, it is commonly used as a decoration. The origin of pomegranate is Mediterranean but today it is cultivated vastly in the Middle East specifically in Iran. Saveh city and Fars province are Iran’s central lands for growing this fruit. This fruit is available from September to January. This Fruit is rich in Vitamin, fiber, and minerals and the amount of calories and fat in that is very low....
Henna
Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a plant-based dye created from the tree by this name, also known as Egyptian privet and mignonette tree. The leaves of the this plant contain a natural coloring pigment that is used for temporary body art, coloring hair, dyeing skin, and fingernails. Traditional recipes for this natural dye involve making henna powder by drying the leaves, then mixing it in with liquids, like water, tea, or coffee, to enhance its staining potential. It contains Lawsone Source, a molecule that bonds to proteins to dye hair, skin, and fabrics. It’s also an antibacterial and antimicrobial agent. this natural dye offers both nutrients and protection for...
Cherry
cherry is one of the various trees of the genus Prunus and their edible fruits. its Commercial production includes sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), which are frozen or canned and used in sauces and pastries, and sweet cherries (P. avium), which are usually consumed fresh and are the principal type preserved in authentic or imitation maraschino liqueur. The cultivation of cherry fruits dates back to the 4th century before our era, as confirmed by the traces found in the Caucasus and in Anatolia. In literature, the first crops would have been of the Greeks, but a legend would indicate that they were of the Romans. Thus, the cherry would...
Lemon
Lemon comes from the Rutaceae family. It has a sour flavor. It is native to northwestern India. the global lemon market value was more than 7 billion dollars in 2021. India. 17.4%, Mexico. 13.4%. and China. 12.6%. are the largest producer of this fruit in the world. Also, Spain has $4.16B, South Africa $1.84B, China $1.33B, Turkey $985M, and Egypt $946M were the top importers of this fruit in mentioned year. Lemons contain a high amount of vitamin C, soluble fiber, and plant compounds, giving them several health benefits. Lemons may aid weight loss and reduce your risk of heart disease, anemia, kidney stones,...
Barberry
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is a bush native to Europe, North Africa and now grows wild in many regions of North America. It is traditionally used to make jams and jellies. But the herb also has a long history as a folk remedy for digestive disorders, including constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, heartburn, and loss of appetite. It was also used typically to treat skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, acne, and minor wounds. The active compound in barberry appears to be a phytochemical (alkaloid) called berberine. The alkaloids in barberry are found in the root and stem bark of the plant. The benefit from barberry...
Grape
The grape is the most valuable horticultural crop in the world. The fruit is mainly processed into wine, but some are destined for fresh consumption as table grapes, dried into raisins, processed into nonalcoholic juice, and distilled into spirits. The archaeological record suggests that cultivation of the domesticated grape, Vitis vinifera, began 6,000–8,000 years ago in the Near East. Grape cultivation is nearly as old as civilization. Details of grape and wine production figured in the hieroglyphics of the 4th, 17th, and 18th dynasties of Egypt. According to the Bible, Noah planted a vineyard. In Homer’s time, wine was a regular commodity among the Greeks. The Phoenicians carried the grape into France about 600 BCE. The Romans planted...
Cumin
Cumin is from the Apiaceae family. this herb is mainly cultivated in the Mediterranean region and also Iran, China, India, and Mexico are the top countries where this spice grows in them. The history of cultivating it back to the 6th millennium BC and specifically in Syria. It’s used as flavor and spice because of its strong taste and aroma. this spice has a vast range of health benefits from healing diarrhea to headaches. Its antibacterial properties help the body for fighting against bacteria including E. coli. Some research shows that it can help to heal cancers such as liver, stomach, and colon...
Essential Rose Oil
ose essential oil is extracted from damascene rose and has a pale yellow color. Rose has been the symbol of love and romance for thousands of years and the smell of its oil remind us of the sense of love again. the smell of this oil really helps to relax and usually use for soothing grief. Extracting this oil is a complicated process but generally, it’s a part of the process of extracting rose water. in the final stage of extracting rose water, a dense oil will be floated on top of the liquid which is in the pot. this oil is...