Raisins

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Raisins have more nutrition than their small size. When grapes are dried to produce raisins, the nutrients become concentrated, making a handful of raisins a snack rich in B vitamins, iron and potassium and raisins (dry grapes) are also a good source of carbohydrates for energy.

Iran is the third largest exporter of raisins in the world. Iran is exporting more than 150.000 MT (near 30% global consumption) of raisins worth around 250 million dollars per year.

There are different types of Iranian raisins although each has their own unique taste and specification. Their color and taste is different due to the difference of their drying process.

Golden raisins are immersed in a solution of potassium carbonate, Australian Oil and water. They are dried in the shade away from sunlight and they are passively smoked with SO2 for a period of 7 to 8 hours. This type of raisins is very popular in Middle East.

Sultana raisins is dried under direct sunlight (for about 5 to 6 days) after the immersing stage. This type of raisins has brown color and strong sweet taste.

Malayeri Raisins is same as sultana only it has less sugar and it has lighter color.

Kashmari Raisins is a long, green raisins that has seeds.

Sun Dried Raisins are 100% natural and they have black color.

Raisins harvest time starts in late August and is continued until end of September.

Suggested packing for the Raisins are 10 KGS net weight cartons. Other options are available upon requests. Please do not hesitate to contact us for all required specifications and criteria.