Raisins may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking and brewing. Raisins are dried grapescurrants. They are natural source of energy, vitamins, electrolytes, and minerals. In addition they are packed with many health benefiting poly phenolic anti-oxidants, dietary fiber, and other phyto-nutrients. They are gluten free and can be consumed by people who are gluten intolerant, as an alternative healthy food. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, blood cholesterol lowering properties.