Dried grapes, including raisins and sultanas, are a popular ingredient that is often added to salads, cakes, cookies, and shakes to enhance their flavor and texture. These small, sweet, and dry fruits are widely used in various delicious dishes. If you’re curious about these flavorful additions, here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know about raisins and sultanas.
Raisins
Raisins are made by drying grapes in the sun or using artificial heat. They are mostly used as snacks or as ingredients in various baking recipes, cakes, and cookies. They are rich in natural fiber, sugars, and antioxidants making them a healthy snack for those looking to add more nutrients and energy to their diet. Raisins can be eaten alone, added to breakfast cereals, or used in cooking to enhance the flavor of foods such as rice pilafs, bread, muffins, and stews.
Contact us to learn about the types of raisins and to order them, such as Sultana raisins, organic golden raisins , or black raisins.
Sultanas
Sultana is a type of dried grape-like raisin but has a slightly different taste, color, and texture. Green seedless grapes are used to produce Sultana, which are dried in the sun heat or dryers. This type of drying causes them to turn brown or golden. Sultanas are used in baking, especially in sweet dishes such as cakes, cookies, and puddings. They are also a great flavor to add to salads. Like other dried fruits, Sultanas are high in natural sugars and calories. So if you suffer from diabetes or are on a diet, it’s better to consume them in moderation.
Raisins vs Sultanas
There are differences between Raisins and sultanas while they are both types of dried grapes. Raisins are made from seedless green grapes and are dried in the sun without any flavors or stabilizers. Drying in the sun results in a dark color and a sweet taste. Conversely, Sultana is a type of dried light-color grape, especially the seedless variety. They are treated with sulfur dioxide to help retain their bright color and are sweeter and juicier than raisins. Also, sultanas are smaller than raisins and have a softer texture than raisins.
Raisins and Sultanas Benefits
The benefits of sultanas and raisins as dried types of grapes are a lot. They can improve digestion, reduce the risk of chronic disease and increase the energy level. People with lowered blood pressure can benefit from the existing potassium in organic sultana raisins and raisins. Generally, all types of raisins contain a wide range of minerals: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, besides having some vitamins E, K, and vitamin B. So, people who are interested in having dried fruits as a snack can enjoy the flavor and the benefits of raisins and sultanas.
| Raisins and Sultana are two different types of dried grapes, each of which is different in terms of color and size, and some are seedless. In general, dried grapes have a special taste and many characteristics. |
Sultanas vs Raisins Nutritional Facts
Sultanas and raisins are both types of dried grapes, but their nutritional content is different. Here are the estimated nutritional facts for serving size 1/4 cup or 40gr of each:
Raisins:
- Calories: 120
- Total fat: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total carbohydrates: 31g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 24g
- Protein: 1g
Sultanas:
- Calories: 130
- Total fat: 0g
- Total carbohydrates: 33g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 29g
- Protein: 1g
Price
The price of raisins and Sultanas may vary according to the quality, brand, and location from which the raisins are provided. But in most areas, Sultanas are a little more expensive than raisins. The reason for this difference can be the specific type of grape (Thompson seedless) that is used to produce this raisin. The cost of raisins and sultanas may vary depending on the supplier’s location, brand, and quality of the product. However, in Kourosh Foods Company, the price difference between these two dried fruits is minimal, and both are available in bulk at an affordable price for customers.
Last note
Kourosh Foods is a leading producer of dried fruits in Iran, specializing in dried grapes (raisins) made from the finest grapes. The company offers a wide range of dried fruits, including raisins and sultanas, and is well-equipped to meet the needs of customers in neighboring countries as well as clients from EU, Australia and UK, with the most efficient and effective methods. Kourosh Foods uses modern and durable packaging to ensure that orders are delivered quickly and securely. To order top-quality raisins and sultanas, call Kourosh Foods today.
