Sultanas raisins (Natural and Organic)
Sultanas (Vitis Vinifera L.) is a type of seedless dried grapes grown in the Aegean Region. Turkey is both the biggest grower and the leading exporter.
After picking sultanas from vine trees, dipping is done to accelerate drying process. Dipping solution consists of water, olive oil and potassium. Dipped sultanas have lighter color than undipped sultanas which is described as raisins.
Sultanas are naturally sun dried.
All the processed sultanas raisins must comply with the official Standard TS 3411 which is in force for the exports. TS 3411 defines sultanas in terms of color and size. Number 7 is the darkest color and 11 is the lightest color. Other types are 8, 9 and 10. The higher number indicates the lighter color. Another parameter is the berry count per 100 gram which groups Sultanas as Jumbo, Standard, Medium and Small.
Raisins are also subject to the same Standard in terms of sizing, packing and labeling.
Bulk packages is from 5 kgs up to 14 kgs per carton boxes. (Such as 5 kgs/10 kgs/12,5 kgs/14 kgs)
Sultanas dry raisins can be also preparate for retail from starting 100 grams packages to of various weight . (Such as 100 grs/250 grs/500 grs/1000 grs)
Also retail products can be prepared with the desired properties and private brand label according to buyers’ request.