Thompson Raisins (Sun-Dried Raisins)

Why Choose Us As Your Thompson Raisins (Sun-Dried Raisins) Supplier?

• We are the manufacturer and supplier of Thompson raisins. 
• We observe strict quality control (QC) measures for all our production processes.
• We perform an annual, knowledge-based analysis of crops and farms, giving us access to the best raw materials.
• We operate in hygienic processing environments with safety food certifications.
• We have highly skilled workers in factories and a team of experts on the business side who help to customize products based on market needs.
• We offer flexible packaging to suit various market demands.
• We offer premium quality at a reasonable price.
• We provide convenient access to our products through our offices/representatives.
• We provide a sustainable supply during the year.
• We provide third-party test reports when needed.
• We are proud of our happy clients across the globe.

Thompson Raisins (Sun-Dried Raisins) Specifications

The detailed specifications of Thompson Raisins are shown in the table below:

Color	Dark brown
Type	Seedless Raisin
Size
Jumbo	250-300 ± 5% pieces per 100g (varies per crop year)
Standard	301-370 ± 5% pieces per 100g (varies per crop year)
Midget (special order)	400-500 ± 5% pieces per 100g (varies per crop year)
Extra Small	500-600 ± 5% pieces per 100g (varies per crop year)
Flavor	Naturally sweet Thompson’s taste without foreign taste
Smell	Typical Thompson’s aroma without foreign odor
Moisture	12% - 15%
Chemical/Artificial Additives	No, completely natural and healthy, GMO Free, Gluten-Free
Shelf Life and Storage Condition	24 month, Keep in cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight
Harvesting Time	September & October
Bulk Packing	5kg and 10kg food grade carton
Consumer Packing	from 100g to 1000g in different kind of packing per customer request
OEM	Possible

Thompson Raisins (Sun-Dried Raisins) Uses

Raisins and sultanas are often consumed plain or mixed with other nuts to make a super healthy snack. Raisins are also great healthy ingredients for bakeries, confectioneries, restaurants, and food industries.

Some of the applications of Thompson raisins (Sun-Dried Raisins) include:

• Eat as a healthy snack: you can eat them plain, add to yogurt, or mix with other nuts to make a more powerful snack.
• Add to oatmeal: a small sprinkling of raisins adds natural sweetness to your porridge.
• Add to baked goods: one great way to sweeten baked goods is by adding raisins to muffins, granola bars, and cookies.
• Add to salads: raisins are excellent for adding sweetness and texture to salads, along with bitter greens and crunchy nuts.
• Add to savory dishes: add raisins to curries, meatballs, chutneys, and rice pilaf.

Raisins also have a special place in Iranian cuisine. For example,

• In traditional dishes, such as Adas Polo with raisins,  Shrimp & Raisin Saffron Rice, etc.
• Saffron Raisin cookies made Persian style (Shirini Kishmishi)
• Persian Trail Mix, which is an Iranian snack made of a sweet-salty mixture of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and sugar-coated almonds

Thompson Raisins (Sun-Dried Raisins) Health Benefits

Thompson raisins are extremely beneficial to our health when eaten in moderation. Some of the health benefits of raisins and sultanas include:

• They contain a high amount of calcium and potassium that help reduce acidity in the body, along with other nutrients.
• They are rich in iron which makes your bones stronger.
• They remove mouth bad smell.
• They help with digestion.
• They protect the skin.
• They may help treat cancer and anemia.

Additionally, raisin has a low glycemic index (GI).

How are Sun-Dried  Raisins Produced?

Thompson Raisins are considered the most naturally produced raisins as they undergo no pre-treatment. They are sun-dried by the farmers, so the drying process takes longer than that of other raisins. After losing their water content, grapes (now Thompson Raisins) are sent to the factory to finish processing which includes the following:

• Double washing to remove impurities
• Double Laser sorting to remove defects
• Visual sorting for size and defects
• X-ray sorting to remove foreign objects
• Metal detection to sort out foreign objects
• End product fumigation to remove insects and eggs
• Stemming 

To select top-quality raw materials, we perform a knowledge-based analysis that keeps records of the vineyards in the region. Dried grapes that have the most compatibility with our quality standards can continue the processing.