Raisins are basically dry grapes and they are known as kishmish, bedana, manuka or dry fruit.

Raisins are composed of important food elements such as sugars, fruit acids, and mineral salts. The sugars provide a good source for carbohydrates. Fruit acids such as folic acid and pantothenic acid, which have been shown to promote growth, are also significant components. Vitamin B6 is found in raisins and is an essential part of human nutrition. Important minerals in raisins include calcium, magnesium. and phosphorus. Additionally, iron, copper, zinc, and other nutrients are found in trace amounts in raisins.

Considering the composition of raisins and the fact that they have no fat, it is no wonder that this fruit is considered a healthy snack.

Processed raisins are dried grapes of the Viniferous variety such as the Thompson Seedless.

The processed raisins are prepared from clean, sound, dried grapes, which are properly stemmed and cap stemmed, then sorted, cleaned and washed in water to assure a wholesome product.

Raisins comes in three sizes

Small - Small or midget size raisins means that 95 percent, by weight, of all the raisins will pass through round perforations 9.5mm (24/64-inch) in diameter, and not less than 70 percent, by weight, of all raisins will pass through round perforations 8.7mm (22/64-inch) in diameter.

Select - Select size raisins means that no more than 60 percent, by weight, of all the raisins will pass through round perforations 8.7mm (22/64-inch) in diameter.

Mixed - Mixed size raisins means a mixture which does not meet either the requirements for Select size. or for Small or midget size.

Due to the high sugar content in raisins, they don't need preservatives to keep them fresh. Also, raisins will keep their flavor, colors and nutritional value for up to 15 months when stored between 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Store your raisins in an airtight container to keep them fresh, soft and free from humidity that can cause the fruit sugar to crystallize on the raisins' skin. Also, store your raisins away from brick and concrete walls where they can absorb.

Golden Raisins - Round Variety

• Golden in color.
• Round berries.
• Made through dipping in oil and dried in shades to get the peculiar colour and taste.
• Mainly used as a table variety and high value food Industry.

Golden Raisins - Long Variety

• Golden in color.
• Long berries.
• Made through dipping in oil and dried in shades to get the peculiar colour and taste.
• Mainly used as a table variety and high value food Industry.

Green Raisins - Round Variety

• Green in color.
• Round berries.
• Made through dipping in oil and dried in shades to get the peculiar colour and taste.
• Mainly used as a table variety and high value food Industry.

Green Raisins - Long Variety

• Green in color.
• Long berries.
• Made through dipping in oil and dried in shades to get the peculiar colour and taste.
• Mainly used as a table variety and high value food Industry.

Black Raisins

• Black in color.
• Made through dipping in oil and dried in shades to get the peculiar colour and taste.
• Mainly used as a table variety and high value food Industry.

Malyar Raisins

• Dark Brounish in color.
• Made through dipping in oil and dried in shades to get the peculiar colour and taste.
• Mainly used as a table variety and high value food Industry.