Iran is the third largest exporter of raisin in the world by exporting 92,000 tons (7% global Consumption) of raisins worth around 70 million dollars annually. There are different varieties of Iranian Raisins; Sultana Raisins, Golden Raisins, Black Raisins and Green Raisins. The advantage of Iranian Raisins is principally its price and different methods of processing, and that’s the reason why Iranian Raisins are amongst the finest raisins in the world. here let`s read about 5 types of Persian raisins.
Golden raisin
Golden raisin is dehydrated form of bonab city grapes. Bonab is a city of east Azerbaijan province.
For producing golden raisins, after harvesting grapes, they are fully impregnated with sulfur dioxide and then place in a shadow which has proper air ventilation in order to dry.
in this process, the grape preserves its gold color even after drying.
Golden raisins have a shiny and clear golden color.
Iran raisins are one of the most popular raisins across the world and so this country is the third major exporter of raisins.
Golden raisin has a high volume of export rate every year in comparison to other kinds of raisins due to its attractive appearance.
Usage & Benefits
Golden raisin is rich in valuable sources of potassium and calcium.
Due to high amount of nutrients, minerals and vitamins that exist in the texture of this small nut, Golden raisins can be a good alternative for all artificial sugars, chocolates and sweets.
Also, golden raisins are high in energy while it is low in calorie and sugar so it can be the best choice for diabetes. Usually, golden raisins use as a valuable component along using warm drinks and has many international lovers.
The sugar of 10 pieces of raisin is equal to 1 pieces of sugar loaf so it would have many usages in any weight losing and diabetic diets.
Harvesting time & place
Golden raisins grape is harvested from bonab city. Most cities of east to north of Iran, are producing golden raisins yearly. Golden raisins grape harvesting time and following that raisin production is usually in September and October.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | Per 100g Golden raisin |
| Energy | 302 |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g |
| Total fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1510 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019 g |
| Potassium | 746 mg |
| Iron | 1.79 mg |
| Calcium | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Sugars | 59.2 g |
| Vitamin A | 0IU |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg |
Storage conditions
Golden raisins can be preserving for 18 months after the date of production in a room temperature which has proper air ventilation. For maintaining raisin quality and flavor, it is better to preserve them in a refrigerator which has below 5 degrees.
Sultana raisin
Sultana raisin is dry form of malayer seedless grape.
Malayer is a city of hamedan province.
Sultana raisin color is light brown.
Sultana raisin is one of the significant Gulf Region commercial types of raisins which exports highly to all countries every year
In the producing process of this kind of raisin, malayer grapes float into vegetable oil and then locate in a shadow or sunlight in order to dehydrate.
whatever sultana raisins color is inclined to lighter brown or gold certifies more using of sulfur dioxide in the period of production.
Usage & Benefits
Sultana raisin is very popular due to the vast range of usage in food industries like: culinary, bakery (cookie and cake), confectionary and cereal production.
Sultana raisin texture is rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins so regular consumption cause improvement of all body function. it is good to know that permanent using of this valuable nutrient helps a lot to the health of teeth and bones unlike many other sugars and sweets and also it is useful for preventing osteoporosis diseases.
Sultan raisin can be a suitable daily snack for those who suffer neurasthenia and also good alternative for all artificial sugars, chocolates and sweets for diabetes.
Harvesting time & place
Sultana raisin tree raise usually in hills and mounts.
harvesting places for malayer grape in Gulf Region are: hamedan,east and west Azerbaijan,Qazvin ,khorasan and markazi provinces.
Sultana raisins grape harvesting time and following that raisin production is usually in September and October.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | Per 100g sultana raisin |
| Energy | 302 |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g |
| Total fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1510 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019 g |
| Potassium | 746 mg |
| Iron | 1.79 mg |
| Calcium | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Sugars | 59.2 g |
| Vitamin A | 0IU |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg |
Storage conditions
Sultana raisins can be preserving for 18 months after the date of production in a room temperature which has proper air ventilation.
For maintaining raisin quality and flavor, it is better to preserve them in a refrigerator which has below 5 degrees.
Sun-dried raisins/thompson
Thompson/Sun-dried raisins is usually sweeter than other kinds of raisins and no additive is using in the process of producing raisins. Thompson raisin is a dehydrated form of thompson grapes which has a dark brown color.
Thompson grapes after harvesting coated with vegetable oil then place in a direct sunlight to dry.
Gulf Region sun-dried raisins are one of the most known raisins across the world due to its natural and traditional production.
Annully,Thompson raisin exports to many countries because of its organic nature.
Due to easy production levels of sun-dried raisins, this kind of raisin has either homemade or industrial producers.
Usage & Benefits
Sun-dried raisin is rich in valuable sources of energy, fiber and antioxidants ingredients.
the existence fiber of raisin prevents getting colon cancer and also help controlling blood sugar in diabetes people.
sun-dried raisin has many usages in meat involved food recipes in order to reduces the fats of meat and cause more iron absorption.
Regular and permanent consumption of raisin also helps to the health of eyes and eyes nerves.
The resulting energy of using raisins causes increasing physical power and body functions.
Thompson raisins have a vast of usage in many industries as like: confectionaries, bakery.
it also uses in salad and production and dairy.
Harvesting time & place
Sun dried raisin is producing from thompson grape.
Harvesting places for thompson grape are: hamedan,east and west Azerbaijan,Qazvin ,khorasan and markazi provinces.
Thompson raisins grape harvesting time and following that raisin production is usually in August and September.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | Per 100g Sun dried/Thompson raisin |
| Energy | 302 |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g |
| Total fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1510 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019 g |
| Potassium | 746 mg |
| Iron | 1.79 mg |
| Calcium | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Sugars | 59.2 g |
| Vitamin A | 0IU |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg |
Storage conditions
Sun dried/Thompson raisins can be preserving for 18 months after the date of production in a room temperature which has proper air ventilation.
For maintaining raisin quality and flavor, it is better to preserve them in a refrigerator which has below 5 degrees.
Jumbo raisin\ Maviz
Jumbo raisin is a dehydrated form of shahani grapes.
Shahani grapes are big and oval in shape and dark purple in color and after drying the color turns to black.
The major difference between mavis and other types of raisin is the special black color and meaty flesh texture of this kind and also the unique sweetness. Both method of sun-dried and shadow-dried is practical for producing jumbo raisins but of course drying in shadow is better due to more saving of minerals and vitamins.
Usage & Benefits
Black raisin lovers use this nutrient nut as a major alternative for sugar loaf. They usually use this high energy nut while drinking tea, coffee or any other warm drinks. Jumbo / mavis usually use solely as snack or it can be mixed with other raisins or nuts.
Black raisin is a main foodstuff in the athletes and hiker diets as well as weight loss diets.
Eating some pieces of mavis can return energy to the body and organs very fast.
So it can act very well for those who cannot eat their main foods on time and those who are sitting in long duration examinations.
Harvesting time & place
Jumbo raisin/mavis is producing mainly in malayer.black raisins produced from Shahani grapes .
Shahani grape harvesting time and following raisin production is usually in August and September.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | Per 100g jumbo raisin/mavis |
| Energy | 302 |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g |
| Total fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1510 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019 g |
| Potassium | 746 mg |
| Iron | 1.79 mg |
| Calcium | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Sugars | 59.2 g |
| Vitamin A | 0IU |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg |
Storage conditions
Jumbo raisin/mavis can be preserving for 18 months after the date of production in a room temperature which has proper air ventilation.
For maintaining raisin quality and flavor, it is better to preserve them is a refrigerator which has below 5 degrees.
Kashmari green raisin
Kashmari green raisin is a dehydrated form of kashmar grapes which has a green color and long appearance.
The lengh of each raisin is about 2-3 cm. kashmar is a city of khorasan province
The chosen grape for this kind of raisin is one of most qualified origin of Gulf Region grapes.
Kashmari / grapes after harvesting completely coated with vegetable oil and then place in a shadow which has proper air ventilation in order to dry.
kashmari raisin/long is famous among many raisin lovers because of experiencing such a unique sour and sweet taste.
Whatever kashmari long raisin color is inclined to a lighter brown and gold shows more using of sulfur dioxide in the period of production.
Kashmari green long raisin has an unclear green color and natural flavor.
Usage & Benefits
Kashmari green raisin/long have limited industrial usage in comparance to other raisin types.
Green long raisin is full of vitamins, minerals and energy.
the existence energy in one piece of green long kashmari raisin is approximately about 5 calory.
raisins are rich in valuable sources of potassium, calcium and copper.
Also the mineral and nutrient ingredients which are available in green kashmari raisin are beneficial for tooth and mouth care.
kashmari long raisins can be a proper substitution for all sugars and sweets.
Usually, the sugar of 10 pieces of raisin is equal to 1 pieces of sugar loaf.
This nutrient can be used as a single snack or in combination with other nutrients.
Harvesting time & place
Kashmari raisin/Green long as its name certifies is producing from peykami kashmar grape.
Harvesting places for kashmar grape is normally khorasan and some cities in the north of Persia.
kashmari grape harvesting time and after that raisin production is usually in August and September.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | Per 100g Kashmari raisin/Green long raisin |
| Energy | 302 |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g |
| Total fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1510 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019 g |
| Potassium | 746 mg |
| Iron | 1.79 mg |
| Calcium | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Sugars | 59.2 g |
| Vitamin A | 0IU |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg |
Storage conditions
Kashmari raisin/Green long can be preserving for 18 months after the date of production in a room temperature which has proper air ventilation. For maintaining raisin quality and flavor, it is better to preserve them is a refrigerator which has below 5 degrees.