Sultana
What is Sultana?
Sultanas are dried grapes, typically made from green seedless varieties such as Thompson Seedless. The grapes are dried either naturally in the sun or using mechanical dehydrators, which concentrates their sugars and flavours.
Is Sultana vegan?
Sultana is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sultana gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Sultana a major allergen?
Sultanas are not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Sultana used for?
Sultanas are primarily used for their natural sweetness and chewy texture.
Is Sultana safe?
Sultanas are a fruit and not a food additive, so they do not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Sultanas are primarily used for their natural sweetness and chewy texture. They are a popular ingredient in baked goods like cakes, biscuits, and fruitcakes, as well as in breakfast cereals, mueslis, and trail mixes.
Health notes
Sultanas are a fruit and not a food additive, so they do not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. They are a source of dietary fibre and natural sugars. As with all dried fruits, their sugar content is concentrated compared to fresh grapes. The NHS Eatwell Guide recommends that dried fruit should be consumed in moderation due to its sugar content.
Allergen info
Sultanas are not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. They do not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Sultana
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