Healthy eating: Tajikistan’s dried fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fibre

The report says that Tajikistan’s dried fruits are rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6, as well as iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium. It also notes that dried fruit is produced either naturally under the sun or by treating fresh fruit with sulphur.

The article singles out raisins as a source of iron and energy, saying they are useful for blood, the heart, teeth, bones and eyes. At the same time, people with diabetes and those watching their weight are advised not to consume too much. It also states that dried apricots, figs and dried apples help digestion, anaemia prevention, bone strength, immunity and calming the nervous system.