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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Raisin |
| Scientific name | Vitis vinifera |
| Family / Genus | Vitaceae / — |
| Produce category | Dried Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Dried Grape |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6452 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 10.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Seedless | 85% | The most common raisin grape, small to medium, oval, seedless, sweet, light to dark brown color. Accounts for the vast majority of US raisin production. |
| Golden Raisin | 10% | Typically made from Thompson Seedless grapes, treated with sulfur dioxide to prevent browning and retain a golden-yellow color. Plump, seedless, with a slightly tangier flavor. |
| Zante Currant (Black Corinth) | 3% | Very small, dark, seedless raisins with an intense, tart-sweet flavor. Often referred to as ‘currants’ but are actually dried grapes. |
| Flame Raisin (Flame Seedless) | 1% | Medium-sized, reddish-brown, seedless raisins with a sweet, slightly tart flavor. Known for their vibrant color. |
| Muscat Raisin | 0.5% | Large, dark raisins, often seeded (though seedless versions exist), with a distinctive floral and ‘grapey’ aroma and flavor. A specialty raisin. |
| Fiesta Raisin (Fiesta Seedless) | 0.5% | Medium-sized, light brown, seedless raisins known for their sweet flavor and soft texture, often favored for baking. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Handling urgency: 1 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: As a dried product, ethylene production and sensitivity are negligible.
Mixed-load compatibility
Dry goods, generally compatible with most non-odor-emitting products.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable to slightly growing, driven by snack and ingredient applications.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.5 |
| Income elasticity | 0.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Thompson Seedless (and derivatives) | 88% |
| Golden Raisins | 7% |
| Zante Currant | 2% |
| Other (Flame, Muscat, etc.) | 3% |
Pack sizes
- 1 oz
- 6 oz
- 12 oz
- 1 lb
- 2 lb
- 10 lb carton
- 20 lb carton
- 30 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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