Raisins are dried grapes. However, unlike fresh grapes, they indeed are rich and concentrated sources of energy, vitamins, electrolytes, and minerals They can be enjoyed as a snack, all alone without any additions. They can be sprinkled over to enrich fruit salads and ice creams and desserts. They can be added to bakery items like chocolates, cookies, muffins, bread, puddings, biscuits, cakes, waffles In India where they are popular as kismish, Raisins are usually added to various sweet delicacies. Raisins, like dried apricots, figs, and prunes, are dense sources of energy, vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants. Additionally, they are packed with several health benefiting poly phenolics anti-oxidants, dietary fiber, and other phyto-nutrients. As in grapes, raisins also contain phytochemical compound resveratrol. Resveratrol, a polyphenol anti-oxidant, has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, blood cholesterol lowering activities. They are free of gluten toxin and can be consumed by people who do not tolerate gluten as an alternative healthy food. Raisins are dense sources of minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium copper, fluoride, and zinc. In addition, they are rich in heart-healthy electrolyte, potassium. Furthermore, they are also good source of some B-complex vitamins such as Thiamin, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, and Pantothenic acid.