Draksh

Also Known As : Black raisins, Kali Drashka

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sugary taste.

Usage Tips

Draksh Nut can be consumed raw or added to breakfast cereal, oatmeal and granola bars.
It can be added to baked dishes, desserts.
It can also be added to salads, pilafs and curries.

Common names and forms

Draksh Nut

Description

Draksh Nut is dried seedless black raisins obtained from black grapes. It has dark black color and wrinkled skin.

Health benefits

Draksh nut acts as antioxidant and helps to get rid of free radicals from the body.⁽¹⁾
It improves kidney and liver functions.⁽¹⁾
It protects skin from premature aging.⁽¹⁾
It lowers the bad cholesterol levels in the body.⁽¹⁾
It is rich in iron and protects body from anemia.⁽¹⁾
It keeps blood pressure under control.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Choose draksh nut having dark black and wrinkled skin. Avoid if there is any discoloration.

Note

Draksh nuts are often treated with sulfur dioxides to increase their shelf life that may cause adverse reactions in asthma patients and people sensitive to sulfite.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-black-raisins-for-skin-hair-and-health/#gref

(2) https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/top-10-health-and-medicinal-benefits-of-raisins/#gref

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