Sultanas
Sultana is a specific grape variety, smaller than the standard grapes that are dried to make raisins, and with a yellower skin which doesn’t darken as it dries.
Sultanas are produced slightly differently than raisins, being dipped in an oil-based solution which speeds the drying process.
The end result is that Sultanas are generally sweeter and juicier than raisins.
FORMATS
Whole dried
- Flavoured Sultanas
OTHER POINTS TO NOTE
Sultanas should not be fed to dogs, as they cause renal failure. In the US, golden raisins are often called 'Sultana Raisins', even though they aren't dried Sultana variety grapes The Americans usually dry Thompsons Seedless grapes to achieve the lighter coloured end result.
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
- Turkey
- South Africa
HARVEST
- August - September in Turkey
- March-April in South Africa
VARIETIES
The sultana is a specific grape variety that originated in the Ottoman empire. It is now often known by its American name: Thompson seedless.
NUTRIENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Very low in saturated fats, with just 1% of the calorific value coming from fats
- Low in Cholesterol and Sodium
- 3% Protein
- Key minerals include Potassium, Copper and Manganese
- 94% of the calorific value comes from Carbohydrate, over 50% of which is from natural sugars
- Sultanas have a low glycemic index releasing sugars slowly