sultana raisins
sultana raisins

The sultana raisins originated in Anatolia, which is now part of Turkey.

The sultana raisins are produced from a variety of seedless grapes which are dried to concentrate their rich flavour. the Ottoman traders were the first to introduce sultanas to Europe. The name “Sultana” comes from the word “Sultan”. Also the humble grape has been decorating the Ottoman tables for many years and has been served to Sultans as a healthy treat. Due to their very high sugar content, sultanas are very sweet and similar in flavor to honey.

sultana raisins

Grapes having a recipe up to 5000 BC, it is the fruit varieties with the most variety. Homeland of Anatolia was made by the grape varieties of 50-60 in Turkey. Turkey, which is subject to world markets and raisins with the most important exports, Sultanas are the types of raisins. And our company is specialized on the best and tasty Turkish Sultana’s exporting to global markets.

Eating sultanas on a daily basis provides you with a range of beneficial vitamins and nutrients. They also offer you a quick boost of energy – making them a perfect pre or post workout snack food.
They are packed full of fibre and nutrients like iron, and potassium as well as a range of anti-oxidants. All of which help to promote good energy levels and bring ongoing health benefits.

The quality of sultana raisins

We use latest technology x –ray, laser machines and metal detectors to ensure high quality standarts in our production line. We manufacture two production lines and three retail packaging units from stainless steel which is suitable for food. All processes that occur in our production without compromising hygienic conditions are under the control and supervision of our quality control department.

Intended Use

Sultana raisins are intended to be eaten raw and are used as an ingredient in nut mixes, bakery products, muesli and desserts.

Our Sultana Raisins not exhibit any signs of reduced quality, such as mold, rot, discoloration, maggot or mite infestation, clumps of fruit. Contamination by dirt etc. must also remain within reasonable limits. Ready to eat, small, standard, Jumbo. Table cleaned, hand picked, any product you choose from our great variety, the quality and food safety is assured with BRC A ++, ISO 22000 (HACCP) ISO 9001- 2008, IF (high quality) certificates and confirmed by ECOCERT.

To produce: the grapes are grown on the sultana grapevine. The grapes are harvested when overripe. They are then either air-dried or increasingly dried in special drying plants. Most sultanas are bleached, sulfured after drying and mechanically destalked in order to extend their storage life and prevent subsequent discoloration. Such treatment must be indicated appropriately on the packaging. Treatment with vegetable oils is intended to prevent the sultanas from sticking together.

Processing of the Organic Sultana Raisins

  • Processing of exclusively 100% organic sultanas
  • Storage under optimal conditions (temperature and air humidity setting and control)
  • Modern processing facilities
  • Careful hand selection at the end of the process
  • Thorough analysis program for raw material, during processing and for finished product

Packaging

It offers unique products of World quality in industrial (bulk) and retail (form 5kg 10 kg 12.5 kg cartoon boxes, cellophane from 25 gr to 4 kg and more) packs.

Classification of Sultana Raisins

According to the color;
Turkish Sultana raisin are classified into six different types; type 7, type 8, type 9, type 10, type 11 and thompson.

According to berry sizes;
Berry sizes in 100gr ;
Packaging:it offers unique products of World quality in industrial (bulk) and retail (form 5kg 10 kg 12.5 kg cartoon boxes, cellophane from 25 gr to 4 kg and more) packs.

Type 7

sultana raisins

•Jumbo •Standart •Medium •Small

Type 8

•Jumbo •Standart •Medium •Small

Type 9

•Jumbo •Standart •Medium •Small

Type 10

•Jumbo •Standart •Medium •Small

Type 11

•Jumbo •Standart •Medium •Small

Thompson

•Jumbo •Standart •Medium •Small

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