Descripition:

Raisin varieties depend on the type of grape used, and are made in a variety of sizes and colors including green, black, blue, purple, yellow. Seedless varieties include the Sultana (also known as Thompson Seedless in the USA) and Flame grapes. Raisins are typically sun-dried, but may also be water-dipped, or dehydrated. "Golden raisins" are made from Sultanas, treated with sulfur dioxide (SO2), and flame-dried to give them their characteristic colo.

Uses:

Raisins are dried grapes. They are produced in many regions of the world, such as Armenia, the United States, Australia, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Macedonia, Mexico,
Greece, Syria, Turkey, Georgia, India, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, China, Afghanistan, Togo, Jamaica, South Africa, Southern and Eastern Europe. Raisins may be eaten raw or
used in cooking, baking and brewing.

Botanical Name: Vitis Vinitera
Family Name: Grapes
Commericial Part: Fruit