Kishmish Black (Ϊ©Ψ΄Ω
Ψ΄ Ψ³ΫΨ§Ϋ)
Common Name: Kali Kishmish
English Name: Black Raisins
Urdu Name: Ϊ©Ψ΄Ω
Ψ΄ Ψ³ΫΨ§Ϋ
Scientific Name: Vitis vinifera
Dietary Information: Halal, Vegetarian
Description
Kishmish Black, also known as Kali Kishmish or Black Raisins, is a naturally sweet dried fruit made from grapes. It is appreciated for its rich, caramel-like sweetness, soft texture, and pleasantly chewy bite. Compared with lighter varieties of raisins, black raisins have a deeper color and distinctive sweet flavor that makes them enjoyable both on their own and in a wide range of recipes.
A versatile ingredient in Pakistani and South Asian kitchens, Black Raisins can be enjoyed as a convenient snack or added to breakfast dishes, desserts, salads, cereals, oatmeal, and trail mixes. They are also commonly used in baking and cooking to add natural sweetness and texture.
As part of the dried fruit range at Fruity Nuts, Kishmish Black offers a simple way to add naturally sweet dried fruit to everyday meals and snacks.
Nutritional Information
A serving of 28 grams (approximately 15 Black Raisins) provides about 85 calories. Nutritional values can vary depending on the grape variety, growing conditions, and drying process.
| Nutrient |
Amount per 28 g |
| Calories |
85 kcal |
| Carbohydrates |
22 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
1.5 g |
| Protein |
1 g |
| Fat |
0.1 g |
| Vitamin B1 |
0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B2 |
0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B3 |
0.32 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
0.09 mg |
| Vitamin B9 |
0.84 mg |
| Vitamin C |
0.9 mg |
| Vitamin E |
0.03 mg |
| Vitamin K |
0.98 Β΅g |
| Potassium |
210 mg |
| Phosphorus |
28 mg |
| Calcium |
17 mg |
| Magnesium |
10 mg |
| Iron |
1 mg |
| Sodium |
3 mg |
| Zinc |
0.1 mg |
| Copper |
0.1 mg |
| Manganese |
0.1 mg |
Naturally Occurring Nutrients
Black Raisins contain naturally occurring carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain antioxidant compounds naturally present in grapes and raisins.
Potential Benefits
As part of a balanced diet, Kishmish Black:
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Provides carbohydrates that can contribute to daily energy needs.
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Contains dietary fiber, which can support normal digestive health.
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Provides potassium, an important mineral involved in normal muscle and nerve function.
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Contains iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which contribute to normal nutritional intake.
- Provides naturally occurring antioxidant compounds found in grapes and dried fruit.
These nutritional benefits should be considered as part of an overall balanced diet rather than as a treatment for any health condition.
Healthy Daily Serving Size
A serving of approximately 15 Kishmish Black (28 grams) provides about 85 calories.
How to Use Kishmish Black
Enjoy Black Raisins in a variety of everyday ways:
- Eat them directly as a naturally sweet snack.
- Add them to oatmeal, cereals, or breakfast bowls.
- Mix them into trail mixes and snack mixes.
- Sprinkle over salads for added sweetness and chewiness.
- Use them in cakes, cookies, breads, and other baked goods.
- Add them to desserts and traditional sweet dishes.
- Include them in selected rice and cooking recipes for a naturally sweet contrast.
About Fruity Nuts
Fruity Nuts brings together a diverse selection of Dry Fruits, nuts, seeds, spices, and natural food products for everyday use. Explore the wider range at fruitynuts.pk and discover ingredients suited to snacks, cooking, baking, and traditional recipes.
