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Thompson Seedless grape

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Also known as: Sultanina

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The Thompson Seedless grape, also known as Sultanina, is a pale yellow, seedless variety of grape that is primarily used for drying into raisins. Grapes, belonging to the genus Vitis, are vining plants whose fruit is botanically classified as a berry. They can be eaten fresh, dried, or crushed for juice or wine. Grapes contain minerals like calcium and phosphorus, as well as sugars such as glucose and fructose. The Thompson Seedless is one of the most important varieties for raisin production, with Turkey and the United States being the leading global producers.12

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