Tag: Raisin

Due to their small size, they have a sweet, tangy and intense flavor and add texture and sweetness to both sweet and savory dishes. Raisins, sultanas and currants are all types of dried grapes. Raisins and sultanas are soft, sweet and juicy, while currants have an intense, sweet and tangy taste. What is the flavor […]

Raisins don’t require refrigeration after opening the package – they can stay in the pantry. But if you live in a hot and humid climate, and you don’t have access to a slightly colder pantry, refrigeration will help them last much longer. Why do raisins need to be refrigerated? Dried fruit has less moisture than […]

Place the raisins in a mixing bowl or glass jar and add water so that it covers the raisins by at least 1/2-inch. Stir in the rum or flavored alcohol. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours. It is even better to allow the raisins to hydrate for 2 to […]

For nearly 100 years, the most popular grape used for making raisins has been the Thompson Seedless grape—which, like the seedless watermelon, has no seeds. What makes natural raisins “natural” is that they are sun-dried without any oils or dipping solutions to accelerate their drying. Are raisins supposed to have seeds? Even though nearly all […]

You can make raisins out of many different kinds of grapes, but seedless grapes work best. Can any grape be a raisin? The size, taste and color depend on the type of grape used. In the US, raisins are typically made from the Thompson Seedless variety. However, in Australia, raisins are made exclusively from larger […]

You can make your own raisins at home easily in the summer season. If any of your grapes rot or get damp after 5 days of drying under the sun, remove them from the tray. Dry grapes will shrivel and turn to raisins, they won’t rot. When raisins are ready you can store them in […]

Raisins, which are dried grapes, and prunes, which are dried plums, both provide a sweet taste as well as a variety of nutrients. Do raisins have the same effect as prunes? Prunes: lower in sugar and calories than raisins, rich in vitamin C, and pose less risk from pesticides. Goji berries: while high in calories, […]

Flame Raisins. Flame Raisins (also known as Red Raisins) are made from red-skinned, seedless, flame grapes. It is well-known for its large size, similar to regular raisins, except red. Red or flame raisin is exceptionally sweet, firm, and high in iron and dietary fiber, making it an excellent snacking choice. What are the largest raisins? […]

A raisin is a dried fruit made by drying grapes. There are many types of raisins in the world made from various grape cultivars, but the more commercially known raisins are made from a handful of grape varieties. These include Thompson seedless, Flame seedless, Sultana, Muscat, and black Corinth. What kind of grapes become raisins? […]