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Raisins are dried grapes. Raisin varieties depend on the type of grape used. Seedless varieties include the Sultana (also known as "Thompson Seedless" in the USA) and Flame. Raisins are typically sun-dried, but may also be "water-dipped," or dehydrated.
Raisins have a variety of colors (green, black, blue, purple, yellow) and sizes.
Raisins range from about 67% to 72% sugars by weight, most of which is fructose. Raisins, like prunes and apricots, are also high in certainantioxidants. As with all dried fruits, raisins have a very low vitamin C content.
Raisins are sweet due to their high concentration of sugars. The sugar inside the fruit crystallizes if they are stored for a long period. This makes the dry raisins gritty, but does not affect their usability. The sugar grains dissolve when the raisins are swelled in (hot) water.
Raisins, seedless are usually found in the bakery section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Raisins, seedless are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices USDA nutritional food group.
measure | grams |
1 cup, packed | 165 |
1 cup (not packed) | 145 |
1 miniature box (.5 oz) | 14 |
1 small box (1.5 oz) | 43 |
50 raisins | 26 |
In Chinese: | 葡萄干,无籽 | |
British (UK) term: | Raisins, seedless | |
en français: | raisins sans pépins | |
en español: | pasas sin semillas |
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