Raisins
Vitis vinifera L.Description
Raisins are dried grapes. Mostly raisins are produced by sun-drying from seedless grapes. There are many varieties. Best known are Thompson Seedless and Sultana – both are seedless and have brown color; Zante Currants - dark brown, small raisins; Muscats – brown, large, pitted mechanically; Flame raisins – red, very dark, large; Golden – Thompson Seedless or Sultana bleached with sulfur dioxide.
Harvest timeHarvest time depends on variety, but main season is August.
Growing areaAustralia, Chile, Greece, Iran, Turkey, South Africa, USA
UsesRaisins mostly used in baking, like in fruitcakes, also are eaten out of hand. Parts of raisins are used for making raisins pasta for baking and cooking use.