Antioxidants raisins

Zhao B and Hall CA III. 2008. Composition and antioxidant activity of raisin extracts obtained from various solvents. Food Chem 108(2) 511-518. 

Alcohol consumption Moderate consumption of alcohol (for example, two drinks a day) decreases the risk of coronary heart disease, because there is a positive correlation between moderate alcohol consumption and the plasma concentration of HDLs. However, because of the potential dangers of alcohol abuse, health professionals are reluctant to recommend increased alcohol consumption to their patients. Red wine may provide cardioprotective benefits in addition to those resulting from its alcohol content, for example, red wine contains phenolic compounds that inhibit lipoprotein oxidation (see p. 233). [Note These antioxidants are also present in raisins and grape juice.]... 

Some chemists are saying that the phenolics, natural antioxidants, in nonalcoholic wine prevent cholesterol molecules from forming and clogging the arteries. Phenolics are also found in fresh fruits and vegetables such as raisins, grapes, and onions. At the same time, other scientists say benefits are derived by beer drinkers therefore, it must be alcohol that provides the benefits. 

Resveratrol Grapes, raisins, berries, peanuts Antiaging, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties improves insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetic patiraits [41]... 

In fruits or vegetables for further processing (e.g. for jam) sulfur dioxide is reduced due to a heat treatment, or a vacuum during processing, so that its concentration in the endproduct is limited. In raisins 1 g S02/kg is added and in other dried fruits up to 2 g S02/kg can be found. In these applications sulfur dioxide has an antioxidant... 

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