What is a Sunmuscat?

Cultivated specifically to thrive in Australia’s hot summers and mild winters along the mighty Murray River, Sunmuscat grapes produce. large plump juicy fruit. They’re sun-dried on the vine, then picked and packed essentially untouched ensuring nature’s perfect fruit every season.

What are Australian sultanas?

Sultanas. Sultana is the main dried grape variety grown in Australia. Sweet and golden, sultanas are harvested early in the season, with the process starting mid-February. The variety originated from the Iranian town of Soultanleh, from which it gets its name. It found its way to Australia in 1867.

How are sultanas made in Australia?

Sultanas are dried on the vine, which are sprayed with a natural drying oil to at time of harvest to fast track the drying process. The drying technique creates the light base colour that defines the sultana product.

Do Australians call raisins sultanas?

Sultanas are apparently the most common dried grapes grown in Australia. They are actually known as raisins in the US (which can be somewhat confusing!). They are sweet, golden and perfect in cakes, muffins and cupcakes.

Do sultanas have seeds?

Sultanas are also known as golden raisins as their colour turns golden as they dry. This is simply because sultanas are made with golden white fleshed grapes, which have absolutely no seeds or particles.

What is the difference between raisins and sultanas Australia?

Understanding sultanas, raisins and currants can be confusing; however, the essential difference is that sultanas are made from dried green grapes, raisins from dried purple or red grapes and currants from a smaller seedless variety of grape.

What is difference between raisins and sultanas?

Raisins are made from a range of grape varieties. They are dried naturally and are usually the largest of the three. Sultanas are made from seedless green grapes. They are often dipped in a solution prior to drying, which speeds up the process.

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What is a Thompson raisin?

Yupik’s Thompson Raisins are dried grapes from sunny California without the addition of sugar! Sweet and fruity in flavor, Thompson raisins are chewy and tender in texture; ideal for snacking, baking, or cooking applications.

What are sun dried grapes called?

What are raisins? The shriveled yellow, brown, or purple morsels known as raisins are actually grapes that have been dried in the sun or in a food dehydrator. Raisins are commonly used: as a salad topping.

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Why are sultanas called sultanas?

Tradition has it that the name “sultana” derives from the “Sultan”, that is, from the ancient ruler of the Ottoman Empire. And in fact, one of the most prized varieties grows in Turkey, in the Izmir area. In Europe, other varieties from Corinth and Malaga are just as well-known.