{"id":10238,"date":"2026-09-22T12:43:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/rosine-vitis-vinifera\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:43:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:43:36","slug":"rosine-vitis-vinifera","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/rosine-vitis-vinifera\/","title":{"rendered":"Raisin (Vitis vinifera, dried)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Raisin (Vitis vinifera, dried)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Vitis vinifera<small>Grapevine family (Vitaceae), dried berries<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The dried grapes<small>as raisin, sultana or currant<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sweet, fruity, slightly caramel-like<small>Currants are more bitter, sultanas are milder<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">T\u00fcrkiye, USA, Iran, Greece<small>almost exclusively imports<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Concentrated sweetness and potassium<small>toxic to dogs<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Year-round<small>Harvest and drying in late summer<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Raisins are dried grapes \u2013 sweet, long-lasting, and rich in potassium, fiber, and polyphenols. Because they lack water, a handful contains as much sugar as a large bowl of grapes. Important to know: light-colored sultanas are often sulfured, and even a few raisins can be dangerous for dogs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>Grapes, preserved by the sun<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rosine-vitis-vinifera.jpg\" alt=\"Rosinen in einer wei\u00dfen Schale\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">The word &quot;raisin&quot; comes from Old French. <em>roisin<\/em> from Latin <em>racemus<\/em> - the \u201eGrape\u201c.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Even in ancient times, grapes were dried in the sun around the Mediterranean and in Western Asia to preserve the harvest over the winter. In the Middle Ages, they were a valuable commodity for festive pastries.<\/p>\n<p>Today, three groups are distinguished in the trade: <strong>raisins<\/strong> In a narrower sense, they are dark, mostly sun-dried berries of various varieties. <strong>Sultanas<\/strong> They come from light, seedless varieties such as &quot;Sultana&quot; or &quot;Thompson Seedless&quot;, are golden yellow to light brown and are often treated with sulfur dioxide or a drying accelerator. <strong>currants<\/strong> These are the small, almost black, tart-fruity berries of the &quot;Black Currant&quot; variety. Approximately four kilograms of fresh grapes are needed to produce one kilogram of raisins.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What raisins can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">100g of raisins provide around 300 kcal, about 60g <strong>Sugar<\/strong> (primarily glucose and fructose), 3.5 to 4.5 g <strong>Dietary fiber<\/strong> and approximately 750 mg <strong>potassium<\/strong>. A handful (30 g) provides just under 100 kcal, about 18 g of sugar and a good 200 mg of potassium.<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C is lost during drying, but many other things remain. <strong>Polyphenols<\/strong> such as phenolic acids and flavonols. In a randomized study of people with mildly elevated blood pressure, blood pressure and fasting blood sugar levels decreased more with three servings of raisins daily than with processed snacks. The study was small and industry-funded\u2014an indication, not proof.<\/p>\n<p>Realistically speaking, raisins are a <strong>Sweetener with nutrients<\/strong>Better than sweets, but not for large quantities. For diabetics, they count fully towards their carbohydrate intake.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approximately 300 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 750 mg<\/b><span>Potassium per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 4 kg<\/b><span>fresh grapes for 1 kg of raisins<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>8 \u00b5g\/kg<\/b><span>EU maximum level for ochratoxin A in dried grapes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>That&#039;s what&#039;s in raisins<\/h2>\n<p>Raisins consist of approximately 15 percent water and well over three-quarters carbohydrates, almost all glucose and fructose. They also contain dietary fiber (pectin, cellulose), organic acids such as tartaric acid, potassium, iron, magnesium, copper, boron, vitamin B6 and vitamin K, as well as polyphenols such as caffeic and coumaric acid, quercetin and kaempferol.<\/p>\n<p>Sulfured sultanas remain pale because sulfur dioxide inhibits browning. A natural risk is the mold toxin. <strong>Ochratoxin A<\/strong>, which can form during damp or slow drying; the EU strictly limits it.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes raisins stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Raisins unfold their full potential best as a sweetness in the background - with protein, fat and acid at their side.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">nuts<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Walnuts &amp; almonds<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Trail mix: Fat and protein slow down the rise in blood sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>oatmeal<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Sweeten the muesli without sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">spice<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Cinnamon &amp; Cardamom<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For porridge, rice and pastries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Hearty<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Carrot &amp; onion<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Oriental salads and braised dishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">protein<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Natural yogurt or quark<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Turn sweetness into a meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Grain<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>millet or couscous<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A classic in North African cuisine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Dog<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">never <i>feed to dogs<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Even small amounts can damage the kidneys.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Crowd<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>snacking by the bagful<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Concentrated sugar, approximately 300 kcal per 100 g.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Sulfites<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>sulfured<\/i> in case of sulfite sensitivity<\/div>\n<p>Look out for \u201esulfur dioxide\u201c or E 220 to E 228.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Teeth<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>as a constant snack<\/i><\/div>\n<p>They stick to the teeth for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Mold<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>damp or musty<\/i> store<\/div>\n<p>Store in a cool, dry place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Children<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>for small children, uncut<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Choking hazard, better to soak or chop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where they belong<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Muesli and porridge<\/span><span class=\"w\">Instead of sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">trail mix<\/span><span class=\"w\">With nuts and seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">raisin buns<\/span><span class=\"w\">With yeast dough.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Christmas stollen<\/span><span class=\"w\">Raisins soaked in rum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Carrot salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With lemon and walnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Couscous and pilaf<\/span><span class=\"w\">With cinnamon and almonds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Kaiserschmarrn<\/span><span class=\"w\">With raisins and applesauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">red cabbage<\/span><span class=\"w\">A few raisins for sweetness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Chutney<\/span><span class=\"w\">With apple, ginger and vinegar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Sauerbraten<\/span><span class=\"w\">Finish the sauce with raisins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Soak raisins in warm water, tea or juice for 15 to 30 minutes before baking and drain well - this will keep them moist and prevent them from burning.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Soaked raisins in the morning<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Soaked raisins<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In the evening, briefly rinse a small handful (about 20 to 30 g) of unsulphured raisins in hot water.<\/li>\n<li>Place in a glass and pour over approximately 150 ml of water.<\/li>\n<li>Cover and let soak overnight in the refrigerator.<\/li>\n<li>In the morning, chew the soft raisins well and drink the slightly sweet soaking water with them or add it to your muesli.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>As a gentle, sweet start to the day and a little help with sluggish digestion - the fiber in the raisins swells up a bit, and the liquid comes along with it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>A small handful per day is sufficient. Factor in the sugar content if you have diabetes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, grapes, especially dried raisins, are considered particularly beneficial (<em>Draksha<\/em>It is considered one of the best fruits: sweet, cooling, and nourishing. It is said to calm Pitta and Vata and is the basis of the medicinal drink Drakshasava. For Kapha, it is considered too heavy in larger quantities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), grapes are described as sweet-sour and neutral. They are said to strengthen Qi and blood, replenish fluids, and strengthen tendons and bones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dogs:<\/strong> Grapes and raisins can cause acute kidney failure in dogs \u2013 a safe amount is unknown. Go to the vet immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sulfites:<\/strong> Light-colored sultanas are often sulfured. Those with asthma or sulfite sensitivity may experience shortness of breath or skin irritation \u2013 choose unsulfured sultanas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> Approximately 60g of sugar per 100g - eat in moderation if you have diabetes, are overweight, and for the sake of your teeth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toddlers:<\/strong> Whole raisins can be swallowed; for small children, offer them soaked and chopped.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mold:<\/strong> Discard musty-smelling, stuck-together or discolored raisins - mold toxins such as ochratoxin A are invisible and heat-stable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/weintraube-vitis-vinifera\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">grape<\/span><span class=\"d\">The fresh fruit of the vine.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/feige-ficus-carica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Cowardly<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other sweet dried fruit.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/aprikose-prunus-armeniaca\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">apricot<\/span><span class=\"d\">Dried versions are also often sulfured.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/cranberry-vaccinium-macrocarpon\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Cranberry<\/span><span class=\"d\">Dried, the sour sister.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/walnuss-juglans-regia\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">walnut<\/span><span class=\"d\">The partner in trail mix.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/hafer-avena-sativa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Oats<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the raisin porridge.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Raisins, seedless<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Commission Regulation (EU) 2023\/915 on maximum levels of certain contaminants in foodstuffs (ochratoxin A in dried grapes: currants, raisins, sultanas).<\/li>\n<li>EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain. <em>Risk assessment of ochratoxin A in food.<\/em> EFSA Journal 2020; 18(5): 6113.<\/li>\n<li>EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food. <em>Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sulfur dioxide (E 220), sodium sulfite (E 221), sodium bisulfite (E 222), sodium metabisulfite (E 223), potassium metabisulfite (E 224), calcium sulfite (E 226), calcium bisulfite (E 227) and potassium bisulfite (E 228) as food additives.<\/em> EFSA Journal 2016; 14(4): 4438.<\/li>\n<li>Anderson JW et al. <em>Raisins compared with other snack effects on glycemia and blood pressure: a randomized, controlled trial.<\/em> Postgraduate Medicine 2014; 126(1): 37\u201343.<\/li>\n<li>Wegenast CA et al. <em>Acute kidney injury in dogs following ingestion of cream of tartar and tamarinds and the connection to tartaric acid as the proposed toxic principle in grapes and raisins.<\/em> Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care 2022; 32(6): 812\u2013816.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rosine (Vitis vinifera, getrocknet) Botanischer Name Vitis viniferaWeinrebengew\u00e4chse (Vitaceae), getrocknete Beeren Verwendet wird Die getrockneten Weinbeerenals Rosine, Sultanine oder Korinthe Geschmack S\u00fc\u00df, fruchtig, leicht karamelligKorinthen herber, Sultaninen milder Herkunft T\u00fcrkei, USA, Iran, Griechenlandfast ausschlie\u00dflich Import Bekannt f\u00fcr Konzentrierte S\u00fc\u00dfe und Kaliumf\u00fcr Hunde giftig Saison Ganzj\u00e4hrigErnte und Trocknung im Sp\u00e4tsommer Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10237,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10238","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10238"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10238\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}