Raisin

A variety of raisins from different grapes
Golden raisins (sultanas)

A raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking, and brewing. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa,[1] the word raisin is reserved for the dark-colored dried large grape,[2] with sultana being a golden-colored dried grape, and currant being a dried small Black Corinth seedless grape.[3]

  1. ^ bakeryandsnacks.com. "Raisin the stakes in 2023: South African sultanas take the lead as the New Year ingredient". bakeryandsnacks.com. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  2. ^ Dom Costello. "Kew Gardens explanation". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
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