Thompson Seedless raisins (Vitis vinifera), Jumbo size, Category 1, produced in Chile and marketed under Frutexsa®. They are obtained by dehydrating seedless Thompson grapes, naturally concentrating their sugars, aroma and flavor. The commercial Jumbo classification corresponds to raisins larger than 12 mm in diameter. Scientific research specifically involving Frutexsa® product has also identified its Chilean Thompson Jumbo raisins as >12 mm.
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Organoleptic Properties
Large, fleshy, oval raisins ranging from golden-brown to dark brown, with a naturally wrinkled surface. Texture is soft to firm, flexible and chewy, with a fleshy interior. Flavor is naturally sweet and concentrated, with fruity, caramelized and subtly honey-like notes characteristic of dried grapes. Thompson is naturally seedless and is also known as Sultana in Chile.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for direct consumption as a snack, nut and dried-fruit mixes, trail mix, granola, cereals, oatmeal, yogurt and energy bars. Excellent for bakery and pastry applications including breads, loaf cakes, cookies, muffins and cakes, as well as chocolate and confectionery products. It can also be incorporated into salads, rice, couscous, fillings, sauces, cheese boards and both sweet and savory gourmet preparations.
Format
Carton (C-CTN) containing approximately 10 Kg (22 lb). Seedless Thompson raisins, Jumbo size (>12 mm), Category 1. Ten-kilogram cartons are a standard commercial format documented for Chilean Thompson raisins. Land Growers Chile Land Growers Chile
Storage and Handling
Store in a cool, dry, clean place protected from light, with the package properly sealed. For Chilean Thompson raisins, storage at temperatures not exceeding approximately 18 °C (64 °F) under dry conditions is recommended. Proper storage helps preserve texture, color and flavor while reducing clumping, sugar crystallization and deterioration.
Quality and Selection Criteria
As a CAT 1, #Jumbo product, raisins should be large, clean, well developed and reasonably uniform, with a diameter exceeding 12 mm, a flexible and fleshy texture and characteristic naturally sweet flavor. Product should be free from mold, fermentation, infestation, rancid or foreign odors and extraneous material. Natural variation between golden and brown shades may occur as a result of the drying process and should not by itself be considered a defect. Land Growers Chile
Origin
Chile
Thompson Seedless, also known as Sultana, is one of the world's most important grape varieties for raisin production because of its seedless character and desirable properties after dehydration. Portal Frutícola Chile has developed a specialized export industry for dried Thompson grapes, including the premium Jumbo >12 mm size. Particularly relevant to this product, scientific research on Chilean raisins specifically used Jumbo Thompson raisins produced by Frutexsa in Chile's Aconcagua Valley, confirming the variety, Jumbo classification and Chilean production associated with Frutexsa®. ScienceDirect
