NATIONAL RAISIN DAY

April 30th recognizes another food holiday known as National Raisin Day. Raisins are tiny sundried grapes. While sunlight dries most grapes naturally in vineyards, some are mechanically dehydrated.

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People have been enjoying raisins for as long as grapes have been growing. Raisins are naturally low in fat and contain healthy nutrients. California produces the majority of the world’s raisin supply. 

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL RAISIN DAY

Since April 30th is also National Oatmeal Cookie Day, add some raisins to your cookie dough. Make some raisin wine. And, try this delicious Oatmeal Raisin Cookies I recipe.  

You can also explore the history of raisin production, the people, and traditions. We’ve included some history from 1924 below, so keep reading! https://www.lorentanuts.com/blog/what-are-the-6-different-types-of-raisins/#:~:text=Red%20raisins%20lower%20the%20risk,who%20want%20to%20gain%20weight