Sun dried Raisins
At Groppo, we have specialized in the production of brown raisins. We take care of the time of exposure to the sun, the temperature, and the optimal climate conditions for your production. These conditions occur in Copiapó, in the northern part of Chile (Atacama Region), where a large part of our raisins come from.
Our raisins are naturally dried in the open air since the heat of the sun helps to enhance the flavor and characteristics of the fruit. This process can take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the weather.
RAISIN TYPES
Sun-dried raisins are made with the following grape varieties: Flame, Thompson, Crimson and Black.
They are a Chilean product made from sun-dried Flame grapes. The color is that of a brown raisin, and the form is oval to spherical, with a velvety feel. The aroma is distinctive to this grape type, and the flavor is sweet and totally seedless. To make it suitable for human consumption, the product is washed and processed.
They are used to make Crimson raisins, a Chilean product. The color is that of a brown raisin, and the shape is oval and smooth. This grape variety's aroma is distinctive, and its flavor is slightly sweet. It doesn't have any seeds in it. To make it suitable for human consumption, the product is washed and processed.
These are a Chilean delicacy made from sun-dried Thompson grapes. The color is somewhat brown, oval in shape, and smooth in texture, similar to a brown raisin. The aroma is distinctive to this grape type, and the flavor is pleasant. It doesn't have any seeds in it. To make it suitable for human consumption, the product is washed and processed.
These are a Chilean product made from sun-dried black raisins. The color is dark, like a black grape, and the shape is oval with a semi-thick texture. This grape variety's aroma is distinctive, and its flavor is sweet. It doesn't have any seeds in it. To make it suitable for human consumption, the product is washed and processed.
SIZE OF OUR RAISINS
Raisins come in a variety of sizes and types. We can export in the size that you want. The following are the most popular sizes of Chilean raisins for export:
- Jumbo raisins: Over 12 mm.
- Medium raisins: 9 a 12 mm.
- Small raisins: 7 a 9 mm.
INGREDIENTS OF OUR RAISINS
RAISINS SELECTION PROCESS
Our raisins for export are selected using BRC (British Retail Consortium) accredited procedures, which include HACCP certification protocols, among others. These protocols are in place to ensure the quality and hygienic handling of food products for the benefit of the final consumer.
PACKAGING OF RAISINS FOR EXPORT
Our Chilean raisins are packaged in a Vita brand corrugated cardboard box with a net weight of 10 kilos. All of the goods are packaged in a 10-kilo polyurethane bag.
SHIPPING AND STORAGE OF OUR RAISINS FOR EXPORT
The shipment is made in 20-foot containers that can transport up to 2,050 boxes and 40-foot containers that can transport up to 2,440 boxes. The product must be stored in a cool (no more than 18°C) and dry environment (humidity less than 55 percent).
Frequently asked questions about raisins
Raisins are high in fiber, stimulate intestinal transit and avoid constipation, and provide natural calories for energy consumption in the diet. They're also high in antioxidants, which help with cell regeneration.
Our raisins are nutritious snacks. They contain no preservatives or extra sugar, and their manufacturing is entirely natural: they are grapes that are dried naturally in the sun, conserving the fruit's sugar. There is no sugar added during the manufacturing process; the only components are 99.5 percent raisins and 0.5 percent oil.
Raisins are used in healthy foods such as energy bars, granola, no-sugar jams, and pastries to add sweetness. They belong to the dried fruit category. Natural items that have not been subjected to any industrial processes.
- Chicken curry.
- Arab rice with raisins.
- Chilean empanadas de pino.
- Dessert cream.
- Pan de Pascua.
- Pan de Reyes with raisins.
