Varietals & nutritional information
| Raisin | Sun dried natural seedless |
| Parent grape | Thompson seedless |
| Process | Dried under the sun. No chemical treatment used. |
| Description | Seedless; dark brown color; average size. |
| Availability | 93% of the total raisin crop. Found in all food stores all year around. |
| Uses | The most popular raisin for cooking, baking, salads, desserts, and eating out of hand. |
| Raisin | Golden Seedless or Goldens |
| Parent grape | Thompson seedless |
| Process | Mechanically dehydrated. Specially treated with sulfur dioxide to preserve the golden color. |
| Description | Seedless; golden- amber color; average size |
| Availability | 5% of the total raisin crop. Available in most food stores, especially in the fall and winter. |
| Uses | Used wherever a light colored raisin is desirable. Popular for fruit cakes and confections. |
| Raisin | Dipped Seedless |
| Parent grape | Thompson seedless |
| Process | Sun ripened. Bathed in hot water and mechanically dehydrated. No chemical treatment used. |
| Description | Seedless; light brown color |
| Availability | Limited availability. Found in large food stores. |
| Uses | Used in cooking, baking, salads, desserts, and for eating out of hand. |
| Raisin | Seeded or "Puffed" Muscat |
| Parent grape | Muscat |
| Process | Dried under the sun. No chemical treatment used. Seeds removed mechanically during processing. |
| Description | Large, dark and extra sweet. Distinctive fruity flavor; seeds removed |
| Availability | Limited availability. Found in food stores, especially in the fall and winter |
| Uses | Prized for baking, especially in fruit cakes. |
| Raisin | Zante Currants or Currants |
| Parent grape | Black Corinith |
| Process | Dried under the sun. No chemical treatment used. |
| Description | Seedless; mini-raisin, 1/4 average size. Very dark color; tart, tangy flavor. |
| Availability | Limited availability. Found in large food stores. |
| Uses | Popular for baking; traditional in hot cross buns |
| Raisin | Flame Seedless |
| Parent grape | Black Corinith |
| Process | Dried under the sun. No chemical treatment used. |
| Description | Large, dark red and extra sweet. Distinctive fruity flavor. |
| Availability | Limited availability. Found in large food stores. |
| Uses | Popularized for baking, especially in fruit cakes. |
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