(Food-Beverage-News.Com, April 23, 2015 ) Taylor, MI -- National Raisin Day is celebrated each year on April 30. Raisins first became commercially popular in 1873 when California suffered a devastating drought that literally dried the grapes on the vine. As the growers tried to figure out how to recoup some of their grape crop, the "shriveled grapes" were sold as a "Peruvian delicacy" and the California raisin industry was up and running. California produces the majority of the world's raisin supply but the finest raisins come from Malaga in Spain.
It takes more than four tons of grapes to produce one ton of raisins. While most grapes dry naturally on the vine by the sun, some are dehydrated mechanically.
Raisins are low in fat and contain important nutrients like iron, copper, calcium, and antioxidants. The versatile raisin is a welcome addition to cereal, oatmeal, cookies, quick breads, stuffings and muffins. For example Slick Cups™ includes a recipe for Scuffins with raisins with the purchase of its Silicone Baking Cups.
Slick Cups Slick Cups are non-toxic, heat resistant and bake directly on a cookie sheet. Reusable muffin cups clean easily under running water and on the top rack of a dishwasher. They are BPA free, FDA approved and oven, microwave and freezer safe. Many brands, like Slick Cups, have a no questions asked guaranteed return policy.
A set of 12 Slick Cups ™ can be purchased at a 27% discount from Amazon for a limited time while supplies last. Purchase price includes an electronic recipe book titled "Slick Cups Baking Cups Recipes and the recipe for scuffins with raisins, the popular muffin-scone combination seen on YouTube," just in time to celebrate National Raisin Day.
About Slick Bakeware
Slick Cups™ is a Michigan company that distributes silicone bakeware - non-toxic and heat resistant muffin cups and loaf pans.
