Commonly known as munakka in India, this little snack has so many other names such as Zabeeb, Maneka, dried grapes, and black raisins. Its sweet and sour taste is something everyone loves. However, not many know that this tiny treat of nature is loaded with nutrients. So much, that it will be a sin to not nosh on them and reap the benefits of black raisins!
Tossing the suspense away, HealthShots spoke to Neha Bhatia, a nutritionist, Senior clinical dietician, Shalby hospital, Jaipur, to reveal some lesser-known benefits of black raisins.
“Black raisins, traditionally called munakka in Indian regions, are commonly eaten after soaking overnight. They are a powerhouse of sugars (glucose and fructose), vitamins (ascorbic acid, riboflavin, thiamin, and pyridoxine), dietary fibers, and minerals (zinc, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium). Munakka also contains different types of phytochemicals (plant-derived compounds) like flavonoids, resveratrol, epicatechins, phytoestrogens, and hydroxycinnamic acids’, says Bhatia.
Considering their size, these can be easily added to your everyday diet. So, there is no reason for you to not reap the healthy goodness from them!
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