DRIED GRAPES (SULTANA)
Sultanas is a type of seedless dried grapes that are grown in the Aegean Region, and plant of Vitis Vinifera L.
Sultanas are naturally sun dried. In order to shorten the drying time and obtain a light color, the grapes are dipped in a solution of potassium carbonate and olive oil before drying. This is also the most obvious difference between raisin and sultana, as “raisin” is the name given to dried grape without dipping..
The seedless grapes grown in Turkey is preparing to export in accordance with the TS3411 standards..
This standard is about the description, classification and properties of seedless raisins, sampling, inspection and testing and placing on the market..
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Due to this standard;.
Sultanas are divided into five types according to their color, with 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 where the 7 is the darkest and 11 is the lightest. .
Also during this standard sultanas are divided into 6 groups due to their berry count (per 100gr) as xtra jumbo, jumbo, standard, medium, small and extra small.