A diminutive, seedless grape that is typically dried using sunlight and takes on a purplish hue, commonly referred to as a raisin. It was originally known as the Smyrna raisin.
The dried fruit derived from a seedless variety of grapevine, commonly known as sultanas, finds its cultivation in various regions across the globe, with notable production occurring in California, Greece, Crete, Australia, and South Africa. Historically, these delectable fruits were exclusively sourced from Turkey and were transported from the port of Smyrna, lending them the name “sultanas” in reference to their origins.