Do natural raisins (dark colored) have higher antioxidant levels than golden raisins (light colored)?
A. The data on antioxidant levels of the two commonly marketed raisins – California Natural Seedless and California Golden Seedless – show that goldens have a higher antioxidant value than naturals, because the sulfites used to make goldens prevent some of those compounds from oxidizing. We have no data on other varieties of raisins because their production is so limited. Q. Do raisins contain phytochemicals and other nutrients? A. Yes, raisins contain phytochemicals and antioxidants, including readily absorbed catechins, which may help, decrease cancerous colon tumors. Q. Is the resveratrol, the much-talked about antioxidant, found in raisins? A. Certain wines, red grapes and perhaps, grape seed extract provide resveratrol. However, California Raisins are made from Thompson Seedless (green) Grapes, so they do not have significant amounts of resveratrol. Raisins do provide other important antioxidants, however.
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