Re: raisins raw ? ?

here is an example I found HEARTY BUCKWHEAT PORRIDGE

1/4-1/2 cup hulled raw buckwheat (see Glossary)
10-15 almonds, soaked overnight
1/4 cup raisins or currants, soaked overnight
1 banana (or 1/2 ripe plantain)
1 small mango (or other fruit, like papaya)
1/2 cup filtered water
additional filtered water for soaking

1) At night, soak 1/4 to 1/2 cup buckwheat in one cup of filtered water. Also soak almonds and raisins separately, using just enough water to cover.
2) In the morning, strain and rinse the buckwheat well. It will release a mucilaginous liquid, but keep rinsing until the water is clear. Drain and rinse the almonds. Strain the raisins through a colander, reserving the raisin water.
3) Heat up 1/2 cup filtered water on the stove only to the point where you can still put your finger in, and then turn off the flame. Pour the hot filtered water into the blender, add in the rest of the ingredients and blend to a cream. Thin out with some of the raisin soak water, if necessary.
Serves 1.
VARIATIONS:

This recipe can also be made with hulled, sprouted buckwheat, which is the way I prefer, because sprouting increases the nutrient content.
Use sprouted quinoa or amaranth instead of buckwheat.