Raisins

dried fruit · snack · farming

Grapes shrivel up. When grapes dry out, all their water evaporates and they shrivel into wrinkly raisins, but they get even sweeter because the sugars become more concentrated.

Grown everywhere. Raisins are made in many parts of the world, with different regions producing their own varieties depending on the type of grape and the climate.

Baking and brewing. Raisins add natural sweetness and chewiness to cookies, breads, cereals, and cakes, and they can even be used to make wine and beer.

Three main types. Dark raisins are the most common seedless grapes, golden sultanas are lighter and sweeter, and tiny currants come from Black Corinth grapes that look like seeds.

No seeds needed. Most raisins come from seedless grapes, which makes them perfect for snacking straight out of the box without anything to spit out.