100% Export Grade Inspected
Product Overview
Golden Raisins (Kishmish / Sultanas) are dried seedless grapes harvested from Maharashtra's premier viticulture districts (Nashik and Sangli). The freshly harvested Thompson Seedless grapes are washed, treated with food-grade sulfur dioxide to preserve their luminous golden color, and dried under shade. Graded by size (AAA, AA, A) and sortexed to eliminate stems, capstems, and immature berries.
Key Characteristics
- Luminous golden-amber to bright yellow color
- Tender, succulent chewiness with sweet, tangy natural flavor
- Sizes: AAA (Bold 12mm+), AA (Medium 10-12mm), A (Standard 8-10mm)
- Strict moisture control (14% - 16%) preventing crystallization
- Pitted, seedless, destoned, and metal-detected
Commercial Applications
- Bakery items: fruit cakes, artisan breads, muffins, and pastries
- Breakfast cereals, muesli, granola, and trail mixes
- Confectionery sweets, chocolates, and ice cream toppings
- Traditional biryani and gourmet culinary garnishing
Technical Specifications
Subject to Final Buyer Contract| Origin | Maharashtra (Nashik / Sangli), India |
|---|---|
| Grades | AAA Bold, AA Medium, Golden Long |
| Moisture | 14.0% - 16.0% Max |
| Color | Golden Yellow to Light Amber |
| SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) | < 1,500 PPM (Compliant with buyer regulations) |
| Capstems / Stalks | Max 1 per carton |
| Damaged Berries | Max 1.0% - 1.5% |
| HS Code | 080620 |
Packaging & Bulk Logistics
Export Packaging Options
10kg or 15kg corrugated cartons with inner food-grade poly liner.
• Custom buyer branding and multi-lingual printing available.Container Capacity & Shipping
Approx. 20-21 MT per 20ft FCL.
• Shipped from Mundra, Pipavav, or Nhava Sheva Ports under FOB, CFR, or CIF terms.Quality Assurance & Third-Party Inspection
Every consignment is inspected prior to stuffing. We facilitate independent third-party laboratory verification (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, or Geo-Chem) covering purity, weight, moisture, microbiology, and pesticide residues.