Raisin

A raisin is a dried grape with a wrinkled skin ranging from light golden to deep brown. It delivers jammy sweetness and a chewy texture, balancing savory dishes and enriching baked goods. Common uses include cookies, breads, pilafs, tagines, salads, and snack mixes; sold seedless or seeded, in dark sun-dried or golden sulfur-dried styles.\n\nRaisins originated around the Mediterranean and Middle East, spreading with viticulture through Europe and later to major producers like California. They are made by sun-drying or mechanically dehydrating grapes, and some golden types are treated with sulfur dioxide to preserve color and gentle flavor.