Raisins
Processed raisins are made from clean, sound, dried grapes, which are seeded and properly stemmed.
Types of Processed Raisins
1. Seedless Raisins
2. Golden Seedless Raisins
3. Sultana Raisins
4. Zante Currant Raisins
5. Mixed types or varieties of raisins
| Raisin Type |
# per Pound |
| Thompson Select |
1000 |
| Midget |
1600-1800 |
| Mini Midget |
1800-2200 |
| Micro Midget |
3000 |
| Zante Currant |
3000-4500 |
Size Description
Select size raisins- no more than 60% by weight, of all the raisins, will pass through round perforations 22/64-in. in diameter, but not more than 10%, by weight, of all the raisins may pass through round perforations 20/64-in. in diameter.
Small or midget size raisins- 95% by weight, of all the raisins will pass through round perforations 24/64-in. diameter, and not less than 70%, by weight, of all raisins will pass through round perforations 22/64-in. in diameter.
Mixed size raisins- means a mixture which does not meet either the requirements for select size, or for small or midget size.
U.S. Standards for Grades of Seedless Raisins
| |
U.S. Grade A |
U.S. Grade B |
U.S. Grade C |
| Maximum count (per 96 ounces) |
| A. |
Pieces of Stem |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Maximum count (per 16 ounces) |
| A. |
Capstems |
15 |
25 |
35 |
| Maximum (percent by weight) |
| A. |
Sugar |
5 |
10 |
15 |
| B. |
Discolored, damaged, or moldy raisins |
4 |
6 |
9 |
| Limits are not exceeded by |
| A. |
Damaged |
2 |
3 |
5 |
| B. |
Moldy |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Appearance or edibility of Product |
| A. |
Slightly discolored or damaged by fermentation or any other defect not described above |
may not be affected |
may be more than slightly affected |
may not be materially affected |
| B. |
Grit, sand, or silt |
none of any consequence may be present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product |
not more than a trace may be present that affects the appearance or edibility of the product |
Nutritional Information
For a 1/4 cup (40g) serving of 17 percent moisture raisins (all varieties) and raisin paste
Serving Size: 40g
(1.4 oz.)
Calories: 126
Calories from Fat: 2.6
|
| Total Fat .28g |
- |
| Saturated 0g |
- |
| Cholesterol 0mg |
- |
| Sodium 7.8mg |
- |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.76mg |
- |
| Dietary Fiber 2.34g |
- |
| Sugar 28.5g |
- |
| Protein 1.2g |
- |
| Iron 1.17mg |
- |
| Potassium 310mg |
- |
| Calcium 15.9mg |
- |
| Vitamin A 3.7IU |
- |
| Vitamin C 0.1mg |
- |
Packaging
Store in a cool, dry atmosphere that does not exceed 65 degrees Farenheight. The expected shelf life is 12 months when properly stored.
| Packing |
Case Dimension
L x W x H
(inches) |
Pallet size
40"x48" |
Net Weight/Gross Weight (lbs.) |
30 lbs. carton
80 Cartons per Pallet |
15.25x11x7" |
10 cartons per layer, 8 layers high |
30/31.5 |
