A grand roundup of raisin varieties: have you tried them all?

Raisins are a common type of dried fruit, made from grapes dried in the sun or in the shade. They are mainly produced in Xinjiang, Gansu, Shaanxi, Hebei, Shandong and other places, and are generally harvested in late summer and early autumn and then dried for later use. Raisins are soft, sweet and nutritious, but when we buy raisins we find that they come in green, red, purple, black and other colors, which is caused by different varieties. So what kinds of raisins are there?

1. Xiangfei Wang

Xiangfei Wang raisins are premium-grade raisins produced in Hami, Xinjiang. During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, such raisins were only tribute goods, and their output was very small, so ordinary people could not eat them at all.

In recent years, this variety has been improved again, made by selecting and drying large-seeded seedless Kyoho grapes. The color is green with a hint of white, the berries are large and seedless, the flesh is thick, soft and sweet, fragrant and green-tasting, with a scent similar to rose flowers. The grape yield of this variety is rather limited, and it is currently only grown in the Turpan and Hami regions of Xinjiang. There is also a red Xiangfei Wang, which is cheaper.

2. Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant raisins are authentic Xinjiang specialty pure natural wild blackcurrant raisins, with large berries and thick flesh, sweet and delicious, with a strong mellow aroma. Few Xinjiang local specialty raisins have such a flavor.

This raisin grows in the area north of the Altai Mountains. Affected by the cold climate, it grows for a long time, and is naturally black in appearance. It is a rare raisin in the world, and its taste is absolutely unique. Regularly eating black raisins has anti-cancer and cancer-treating effects, making them a rare health product. All Xinjiang tourists who have eaten this kind of raisin praise it endlessly, and when leaving they always buy some to bring home for family to taste, and it is deeply loved by the broad masses of Xinjiang tourists.

3. Seedless White

Xinjiang grapes are the best in the world, and especially the seedless white raisins of Turpan are the most famous and most precious. They are uniform in size overall, with thin skin and tender flesh, pure in color, sweet and sour and tasty, and the flesh is very chewy with an excellent mouthfeel. They have long been known as "pearls" and are rich in various nutrients.

They are very popular with Xinjiang tourists and suitable for people of any age. Savored carefully, they are super delicious, sweet but not greasy, with a fresh fragrance that refreshes the heart. They are the top variety among Xinjiang specialty raisins and have become the most beloved Xinjiang tourism product, always making people "unable to stop eating." They are praised internationally as "green pearls."

4. Muscat Hamburg

Muscat Hamburg raisins are large and sweet. There are many kinds of raisins in Xinjiang, but the most attractive is the Woman's Fragrance. Its color is brownish-red, and because it smells like the body scent of a woman, it is named Woman's Fragrance.

It is large and thick-fleshed, soft to the touch, and feels tender, smooth and sweet in the mouth. As if tasting a "woman's body," this kind of raisin is a relatively rare variety among raisins, and its color is slightly dark. Muscat Hamburg raisins look rather ordinary in appearance, and the Muscat Hamburg raisins among authentic Xinjiang raisins are yellow-green in color, with a rose fragrance, not large in size, sweet in taste and seedless.

5. Red Horse Milk

Red Horse Milk is dark brown, slightly reddish, neither too large nor too small, belonging to the medium size. Generally speaking, Red Horse Milk raisins all have seeds and have relatively high nutritional value, because most of the nutrition in grapes comes from grape seeds. Therefore, for women's beauty care or body maintenance, Red Horse Milk raisins are a good choice, and the price is rather expensive.

The above is an introduction to the types of raisins. Depending on the grape varieties selected, the types of raisins also differ. Besides the several major types above, there are also Golden Queen, Xiangfei Red, Desert King, Haloxylon raisin, and others. Raisins nourish the blood and qi, and according to different tastes there are sweet, sweet-and-sour, extra-sweet and various other flavors. Among them, the most suitable region for drying is Turpan, Xinjiang, and Turpan's raisins are famous nationwide.

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