Sultana Dark Brown Raisin

Sultana dark brown raisins are produced from seedless grapes of the Vitis vinifera species. As its name indicates, this type of sultana raisin has a dark brown color, which relates to the process of drying. Sultana dark brown raisins are dried naturally. They are harvested and dried under the sunlight. But to make them more delicious and shiny, they are coated with vegetable oil and then covered with sulfur dioxide. Unlike Sultana light brown raisins, the standard level of SO2 for dark brown raisins is Zero. That’s why they have a darker color than Malayeri (light brown sultana) raisins. Moreover, Sultana dark brown raisin are slightly smaller than sultana light brown raisins. Therefore, in every 100 grams of Sultana dark brown raisins you can generally find 300 to 380 pieces of raisins.

Sultana dark brown raisins are so popular around the world. They are one of the most-exported raisins from Iran. Since nothing is added to these raisins to make them tastier or give them a longer life-lasting, they are healthy and safe to eat.

Raisins are great alternative to sugar and other unhealthy sweets. However, you should always take care of the amount of raisins you eat during the day because in case of overeating, you may face with weight loss or other problems. Sultana dark brown raisins have many usages in confectionery, bakery, pastry, and even cooking. Therefore, they have many fans in restaurants or any food making industries.

Dried fruits usually last longer than their fresh types. Therefore, you can consume raisins all year long without having any concern about them going wasted. Although Sultana dark brown raisins can last more than one year in room temperature, it is recommended to keep them in refrigerator to make them healthier to eat and give them a longer life.