About Raisintree

RaisinTree is a delicious powdered beverage that contains Hovenia dulcis (H. dulcis, commonly known as the Japanese Raisin Tree or Oriental Raisin Tree). Enjoy the delicious taste of RaisinTree daily, and especially before and after a party. Other main ingredients include American ginseng and monk fruit (luo han guo). Best served warm.

Q&A

Q: When cooking food with alcohol, will all the alcohol be “burned off”?

A: Cooking does not remove all of the alcohol added to a dish. As much as 85% of the alcohol might remain after cooking, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. The extent of alcohol loss depends on the cooking method, temperature, duration, and the type of cooking utensils used.

Q: What makes monk fruit (luo han guo) sweet?

A: Monk fruit contains mogrosides, which are metabolized by the body differently from natural sugars. Hence monk fruit does not affect the blood sugar despite its sweet taste. Also, researchers found that mogroside V in monk fruit is about 250 times sweeter than sucrose, which makes it an ideal choice as a natural sugar substitute.

Q: What does the Hovenia dulcis (Japanese Raisin Tree/Oriental Raisin Tree) fruit taste like?

A: The Hovenia dulcis fruit is a red/brown drupe that is fragrant and slightly sweet, and can be eaten raw or cooked. The dried fruits are said to taste like raisins.