DRY FRUITS
RAISINS
Raisins are dried grapes, which are consumed worldwide because of their naturally sweet and chewy properties. Raisin is offered in different colors, including “golden-yellow, green, or dark purple to black”. Raisins are an ingredient in many salads and desserts because of their sweet and distinct flavor. Furthermore, the product has an excellent source of fiber and natural fruit sugars. Thus, due to the delicious, sweet taste and high property nutritional benefits and ability to preserve, the snack is predominantly consumed during different times of the year.
MUNNAKKA
Munnakka is a raisin made from dried grapes. The product can be sweet or sour and is used in cooking and as a medicinal snack that helps with digestion and improves the immune system. The treat is “natural dried flame-dried seedless grapes”. It can be used in deserts such as fruitcakes or pickles. These are the natural snacks frequently consumed in the diet of individuals who desire a nutritional diet.
CASHEW
The cashew is a kidney-shaped seed of Anacardium occidentale and is cultivated mainly in tropical regions. The cashew is consumed with or without food because of its buttery, nutty taste, and creaminess. The seeds prepared without salt are used in vegan cooking for cheese and milk products. Cashews are also rich in minerals like copper, zinc, manganese, iron, and magnesium and vitamins K and E.