From the drying of white grapes, raisins are obtained and there are various types that we will try to discuss in detail in this article.
Types of raisins
In terms of kernels, raisins are divided into two categories: kernels and non-kernels
Raisins are divided into the following categories in terms of production method
- Sunny
- Acidity
- Golden
- Dry shade
- Golden / Acid combination
1: Sunny raisins
Raisins sunny called raisins black raisins known and most can be considered organic.
No ingredients are used in the production of this type of raisin and only the grapes are exposed to direct sunlight.
Consumption of sunny raisins
Black raisins have uses such as in food such as pilaf raisins , use in confectionery, industrial uses, dehydration
2: Acidity
Raisin acid in the name of raisins Soltani, Black Currant Raisin acid, conventional raisins also known in Iran, the largest share in the production of raisins in Iran has been accounted for.
In the production of acidic raisins in the drying stage, a combination of water, calcium carbonate and edible oil is used, which causes premature drying.
Consumption of acidic raisins
Acidic raisins are used in food, sweets, alcohol, chocolates and sugars.
3: Golden
Raisins, golden raisins acid called Golden Raisins Golden, raisins Super Gold, raisins Californian raisin grapes (local language) is known.
Golden raisins In the production process, the farmer receives a stage of sulfur gas, which causes it to turn yellow and golden.
Consumption of golden raisins
Golden raisins are apparently mostly used as a compound in nuts, although depending on the geographical area, they are also used as a compound in food.
4: Dry shade
Dried shade raisins have the lowest share in the production of Iranian raisins, however, in my opinion, they are the most delicious raisins produced in Iran.
In the production of dry shade raisins , like black raisins, no material is used and in this regard, it can be considered as organic raisins.
Consumption of dry shade raisins
Dried shade raisins are often used in nut ingredients.
5: Golden / Acid combination
It is obtained by combining golden raisins and acid raisins with specific percentages of this type of raisins.
This type of combination is mostly used for decoration, so that it has a special beauty when used.
The largest producers of raisins in the world
- China
- America
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Turkey
- Chile
- Argentina
- iran
- South Africa
