Harvest
Location of the Grape
Grapes and Sultanas (Vitis Vinifera) have been a part of the Anatolian culture since 5,000 BC. Since then they have been an indispensable ingredient in breads, cakes, cookies, pies, tarts and a variety of pastries in the baking industry. They are also known as being an excellent addition to a wide range of candies, puddings, chocolate and other wonderful confectioneries. The dried sultana is also a great addition to many of the cereals and cereal based products such as Muesli, fruit filled cereals and well known breakfast cereals. The dried sultana can even be used in many different food products and in different forms which has enabled it to even be used as a delicious sweetener and texturizer in such things as yoghurt, icecream and even cheese.
Turkey is known for having around 1,200 different types of grapes and has been among the five major producers through out the world. Among these varieties the seedless sultana is the main variety used for drying. The seedless sultanas are grown mainly in the Aegean regions of Turkey which is blessed with some of the most fertile soil in the world and is known for having plenty of sunshine and an abundance of water.
Harvest
The Turkish Sultana (Vinis Vinifera L.) is a type of seedless grape that grows mainly in and around the Manisa region. Our facility is strategically placed in between Manisa and Saruhanlı where the best quality sultanas are grown. Once the grapes are ready for harvesting the bunches are cut from the vine and are dipped in a solution of water, oil and potassium carbonate which accelerates the drying process. After the application of the solution the bunches are placed outside on plastic sheets to dry naturally.
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