Light Sultana Raisins (Chicco Brand)

Sultana raisins color ranges from dark brown to light brown. Light brown sultana is dipped slightly longer in the solution (in comparison with dark brown sultana), and therefore needs less time under direct sunlight to dry; as a result the color turns lighter. This product is also laser sorted and X-ray sorted.

Description:

Light Sultana raisins are produced from seedless sun-dried raisins; coated with vegetable oil or any other edible oils and packaged in poly-lined, staple-less cartons. The product is free from foreign and it has natural sun-dried raisin flavor and odor.

Ingredients:

Raisins 99.7%, Vegetable oil 0.3

Characteristic:

Parameter

Statement

Appearance

Composed of berries with the general appearance typical of the variety

Color

Brown to dark brown

Smell

Typical sun-dried raisins aroma without foreign odor

Taste

Naturally sweet sun-dried raisins taste without foreign taste

Texture

Firm texture, not sticky, free flow

Berry Count:

Jumbo

200 – 250 berries per 100 grams

Standard

260 – 330 berries per 100 grams

Small

340 – 500 berries per 100 grams

Midget

510 – 600 berries per 100 grams

Physical Appearance:

Description

Criteria

True foreign matter

Target Nil

Sand, Grit, Slit

Target Nil–None of any consequence affecting appearance or edibility

Stone

Target Nil – 3 Piece per 10 Ton Max

Cap stem

3% Max (Target 1%)

Undeveloped Berries

1 gr per 100 gr Max

Sugared Berries

2.5% before May / 5% after May Max (By weight) (Target 0%)

Damaged Berries

1 gr per 100 gr Max

Stalks larger than 15 mm

Target Nil –Max 1 per 5-piece cartons

Stalks 4 mm to 15 mm

5 piece per carton Max (Target Zero)

Moldy Berries

2 gr per 100 gr Max (Target Zero)

Seeded Berries

1% Max (Target 0%) 

Moisture:

Moisture

13% to 16% max

Statement:

Light sultana raisins are free from any microorganisms capable of development in recommended storage conditions and has no substances originating from microorganisms in amounts which may represent a health hazard.

Shelf life and Storage condition:

Light sultana raisins shelf life is 12-18 months from the date of manufacture. Light sultana raisins should be kept in cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Packaging:

Light sultana raisins packed in food-grade blue polyethylene bags inside 10 kg boxes. Boxes are corrugated box made of suitable material for edible products. Boxes are sealed with tapes. Boxes are labeled and marked upon customer’s requirements and Iran’s standard organization regulations.

Health Benefits:

  1. Help eliminate free radicals from the body. and inhibit the incidence of various degenerative diseases.
  2. Make the excretory system work better.
  3. Make your skin healthy not old.
  4. Help reduce the degeneration of cells in the eyes. Prevent eye and eye diseases.
  5. Reduces blood pressure in the body.
  6. Reduce the risk of diabetes.
  7. They remove mouth bad smell.
  8. They are rich in iron which makes you bones stronger.

Uses of:

Commonly used as an ingredient in bakery. And other foods. It can be added to bakeries as filling, such as raisin bread, crepes, can eat it as a snack. or eat it with other grains. or as a component of food such as raisin fried rice, Raisin can be used to decorate food as well.

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