| | There are four primary methods for producing
raisins including the natural, dehydration, continuous tray, and dried-on-the-vine
methods. The most popular of these is the natural method which will be explained
in some detail. The basic steps in natural raisin manufacturing include harvesting,
processing, and packaging. While a small portion of raisins are made by mechanically
dehydrating grapes, the majority of them are produced by sun drying. | |