Raisinets Reviewed: Reasons to Eat These RaisinsThe main reason to eat raisinets? The dark chocolate, of course. Real raisins covered in bittersweet candy. Bittersweet candy that nearly overwhelms the taste of the fruit! So even if you don't like raisins, these are perfect for you. Covered in chocolate they're not just edible, they're tasty. And this candy doesn't cost a lot. Cheap candy with real fruit in it. Fruit that's a good source of antioxidants. Enough good reasons for you? No? There are a couple more.
RaisinsIt seems most people like raisins. But if you're an oddball like me, you can live without them. Or can you? Yes, but you and I would be missing out on all those free radical fighting fruit antioxidants.I hate to miss out on anything! So how to add those
antioxidants
to my diet? Try those less than appealing dried grapes covered in dark chocolate, of course.
Dark Chocolate Raisinets®
Bittersweet can make almost anything palatable, almost. So I purchased a box of dark raisinets. I was willing to risk a dollar. After all, I could always give them to my mother!Well, she's out of luck. They're good. These chocolate covered raisins are surprisingly good. They've got a thin shell of bittersweet that's nicely balanced by the sweetness of the raisins. The candy coating nearly covers the taste of the fruit. The raisin center is chewy but not too chewy. This cheap candy even appealed to my husband who is a milk chocolate fanatic. Ok, they're tasty but what about the nutrition facts. Reality check.
Raisinet's CaloriesWhat does the box* say? These chocolate covered raisins are...
The 3.5 ounce box is about 2 servings. Each serving contains...
Obviously, dark raisinets are not a health food. But they are a snack with a few benefits derived mainly from the raisins. Besides fiber, the dried grapes supply potassium, a mineral most of us need more of. The calories and fat are a concern but as always, moderation ( a challenge when it concerns chocolate!) is the key. You might want to reduce the serving size. Three servings, at 120 calories each, is closer to the 100 calorie limit for snacking that nutritionists recommend. *Milk allergy suffers, this candy contains lactose and nonfat milk.
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