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Scientific names:
Vitis vinifera L.
Vitaceae
Raisin - comes from the Latin racemus and means "a cluster
of grapes or berries".
Cultured for fruit, eaten fresh or processed into raisins, juice,
with some cultivars adapted for the canning industry. Grape
seeds contain 6-20% oil, used for edible purposes, soaps, and
as a linseed substitute. The leaves of this and other species
are eaten in other cultures.
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Common names:
Keshmesh (Persian), Raisin (English), Raisin Sec (French), Rosine
(Germany), uva passa (italy),
The
major producers in the world
United States (412,770 tons), Turkey (210,000 tons), Iran (140,000
tons,), South Africa (34,000 tons.), Greece (29,000 tons), Australia
(14,500 tons), Mexico (16,000 tons),
The major
importer in the world
United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark,
Taiwan, Norway, Hong Kong
Iran, Third
Major Raisin Exporter in The World
Iran is the Third largest exporter of raisin in the world by exporting
92,000 tons
(7% global Consumption)
Iranian Raisin:
It is believed that humans discovered raisins when they happened
upon grapes drying on a vine. History books note that raisins were
sun-dried from grapes as long ago as 1490 B.C. But several hundred
years passed before it was determined which grape variety would
make the best raisin.
In Iran we can divide the variety of raisins into Seeded Raisins
Unseeded Raisins
Green raisins, rice raisins and currants. Green raisins and rice
raisins are obtained from seedless grapes and Currant is provided
from variety of seeded grapes. We explain raisins preparation method,
because these names are related to raisins preparation method as
well as the kind of grapes, which is used in raisins production.
In Iran over 200 varieties of grapes have been named in different
languages, but it is obvious that most of these names are related
to one item that has found different names in different locations.
Why do some raisins have a different color?
Raisin colors vary by drying process. For example, a dark purplish/black
raisin is sun-dried. A light to medium brown raisin is mechanically
dehydrated in special drying tunnels. A golden to bright yellow
raisin is mechanically dried and treated with sulfur dioxide to
retain color.
Summary of types (varieties) of processed raisins.
Raisins are produced in three methods:
1) Drying the grapes without using an alkaline solution. (NON_NITRIFIED
RAISINS)
2) Grapes cluster is taken into an alkaline solution previously,
and then it will be dried in front of the sunlight. These two methods
for raisins preparation are used in Iran as well (NITRIFIED RAISINS)
3) Grapes are placed are faced to Sulphur smoke.
Processed Raisins are dried grapes
The processed raisins are prepared from clean, sound, dried grapes;
are properly stemmed and cap stemmed except for cluster or uncap
stemmed raisins; are properly seeded in seeded styles; are sorted
or cleaned, or both; and except for cluster or uncap stemmed raisins,
are washed in water to assure a wholesome product.
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Size
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pcs/100gr
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A
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300>=
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B
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301-360
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C
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360>
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Maximum count
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%10 |
| Seeded |
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%1 |
| Cap stem |
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sum length/kg<10cm |
| Sugared |
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%5 |
| Discolored, damaged, or moldy raisins |
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%5 |
| Provided these limits are not exceeded: |
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| Damaged |
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%5 |
| Moldy |
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%3 |
| Substandard Development and Undeveloped |
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%2.5 |
| Foreign Materials: |
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| Stone |
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1pcs/10kg |
| Percentages of moisture |
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%16 |
| Percentages of unclean max |
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%5 |
Raisin,
Nutrition and Health
Raisins are the original candy-nature's candy. They are one of the
most nutritious dried fruits in the world. Raisins are cholesterol-free,
low in sodium and totally fat-free. They provide many necessary
vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, calcium and certain
B vitamins. Raisins are a good source of fiber and rich in antioxidants.
Raisins are 70% pure fructose (a natural form of sugar), which is
easily digested for quick energy!
Date of harvesting:
October
Packaging:
10 kg, wooden box or corrugated box
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