RAISINS

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PRODUCTS

Raisins without seeds Raisins with seeds Raisins clusters • VARIETIES Sultana, Thompson Seedless, Muscat, Black Corinth, Flame

RAISINS

Product obtained from the partial loss of water of the ripe grape by adequate technological process.
In general this process consists of drying the fresh grapes, in the sun or in drying tunnels.
Once dry, they are removed from the clusters, calibrated, washed, selected and packaged.
4 to 5 pounds of fresh grapes are needed to obtain 1 pound of raisins.
During the process, the fruit is treated with abundant water in several stages, including centrifuging for the separation of light strange particles and decantation, to separate heavy impurities.

Depending on destination market , oven drying or sun drying can be choosen.

The final selection, allows to eliminate impurities and stems. This can be hand made or by the use of electronichal device called " Laser Sorter "

In the final process vegetal oil or vaseline can be applied, on buyer´s requirement.

PACKAGING

Polyethylene bags in cardboard boxes of 13, 6 kg net each (30 pounds)
Other packages, according customers requirement.

CROP SEASON

Northern Hemisphere: End August to October
Southern Hemisphere: January to Abril

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