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Iran is the third
largest exporter of raisin in the world by exporting 92,000 tons (7% global Consumption)
of raisins worth around 70 million dollars annually. There are different varieties
of Iranian Raisins; Sultana Raisins, Golden Raisins, Black Raisins and Green Raisins.
The advantage of Iranian Raisins is principally its price and different methods
of processing, and that's the reason why Iranian Raisins are amongst the finest
raisins in the world. It is believed that
humans discovered raisins when they happened upon grapes drying on a vine. History
books note that raisins were sun-dried from grapes as long ago as 1490 B.C. But
several hundred years passed before it was determined which grape variety would
make the best raisin. In Iran we can divide the variety of raisins into Seeded
Raisins Unseeded Raisins, Green raisins, rice raisins and currants. Green raisins
and rice raisins are obtained from seedless grapes and Currant is provided from
variety of seeded grapes. We explain raisins preparation method, because these
names are related to raisins preparation method as well as the kind of grapes,
which is used in raisins production. In Iran over 200 varieties of grapes have
been named in different languages, but it is obvious that most of these names
are related to one item that has found different names in different locations. | |
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In Iran Raisin colors vary by their drying process. For example, a dark purplish/black
raisin or Black Raisin is sun-dried. A light to medium brown raisins or Sultana
Raisin is dried under the shade. A golden to bright yellow raisins is dried under
shade and is also treated with sulfur dioxide to retain color and is called Golden
Raisin or Golden Bleached Raisins. Green Raisin is green in nature but if sulfur
is added the color will have a yellowish green color to it. | |
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The processed raisins are prepared from clean, sound, dried grapes; are properly
stemmed and cap stemmed except for cluster or uncap stemmed then the raisins are
sorted and cleaned. | |
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A 330 >= B 331-400 > C 500
Size pcs/100gr | |
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- Pieces of stem %10
- Seeded %1
- Cap stem sum length / kg < 10cm
- Sugared %5
- Discolored, damaged, or moldy raisins %5 | |
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- Damaged %5
- Moldy %3
- Substandard Development and Undeveloped %2.5
- Foreign Materials: Stone 1pcs/10kg
- Percentages of moisture %16
- Percentages of unclean max %5 | |
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| | Raisins
are the original candy-nature's candy. They are one of the most nutritious dried
fruits in the world. Raisins are cholesterol-free, low in sodium and totally fat-free.
They provide many necessary vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium,
calcium and certain B vitamins. Raisins are a good source of fiber and rich in
antioxidants. Raisins are 70% pure fructose (a natural form of sugar), which is
easily digested for quick energy. | |
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