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Date syrup is known as one of the best substitutes for sugar. Since this natural
Did you know that raisins were discovered by accident? Historians say that the first raisins were discovered back in 2000 BC when some grapes were accidentally left to dry in the sun. Ever since then, people have popularized the use of grapes as its raisin form.
And now raisins have become one of our most popular snacks and ingredient, so we should appreciate that precious accident, right?
Here we gathered some fun facts about Raisins that thought you might enjoy:
The word “Raisin” comes from the Latin word “Racemose”, a loanword from old French which means a cluster of grapes or berries. Wall paintings from ancient times show that dried fruits were eaten and used as decoration in the Mediterranean parts of Europe, Persia, and Egypt. The ancient Armenians and Phoenicians took the first steps in developing viticulture, the process of grape growing and collection.
They began pioneering vineyards in the areas of Spain and Greece. At about this same time, the Armenians established their vineyards in Persia (Iran, Turkey, Iraq). These lavish growing areas had the ideal climate for making raisins and were also close to Rome Greece, the first markets for raisins.
In the 11th Century, knights returning from the crusades brought raisins back to Europe with them. They had discovered it during their travels through the Mediterranean and Persia. When the knights came back home and began to crave raisins, a huge rush was created. Fortunately, packing and shipping systems had developed enough for raisins to be sent all over Northern Europe.
In the 18th century, The Queen of Spain, Isabella sent ministers to Mexico to teach natives about religion. While they were lecturing and teaching, ministers also passed on their knowledge of viticulture. They used grapes for sacramental wines and also planted Muscat grapes for raisins.
“What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or does it explode?
Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.
I’ve known rivers: I’ve known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins. My soul has grown deep like the rivers.”
Langston Hughes
That’s it, guys. What do you think?
Check our other blogs about raisins to get more information about different types of raisins, their health benefits, what are raisins and what do they taste like, how to use Raisins and tips to choose and store raisins.
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