Raisins are dried grapes. They are grown all around the world and come in many different varieties. They are available all year round.

Grapes can be dried in the sun or dehydrated mechanically in an oven to produce raisins.

Raisins are a high-energy fruit with nearly 60% sugar and low fat. Raisins have less than 0.5% fat according to FDA nutritional data. This makes them a great energy boost ingredient in your Gourmet Granola mix!