Sultanas
What is Sultanas?
Sultanas are dried grapes, typically made from green seedless grape varieties such as Thompson Seedless. The grapes are dried, either naturally in the sun or using mechanical dehydrators, which concentrates their natural sugars and changes their texture and flavour.
Is Sultanas vegan?
Sultanas is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sultanas gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Sultanas a major allergen?
Sultanas are not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Sultanas used for?
Sultanas are used as a natural sweetener and flavour enhancer in a variety of baked goods and confectionery.
Is Sultanas safe?
Sultanas are a source of dietary fibre and natural sugars.
Why it's used
Sultanas are used as a natural sweetener and flavour enhancer in a variety of baked goods and confectionery. Their chewy texture and sweet taste make them popular in fruitcakes, scones, muffins, and breakfast cereals.
Health notes
Sultanas are a source of dietary fibre and natural sugars. As a dried fruit, they are concentrated in energy and carbohydrates. The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) do not classify sultanas as a food additive. They are a whole food ingredient.
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 Sultanas
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