The sultana is a type of white, seedless grape of Turkish or Persian origin, as well as a type of raisin made from it; such sultana raisins are often called simply sultanas or sultanis. They are commonly used in South Asian cooking, where they are called Kishmish. These are typically larger than the currants made from Zante grapes but smaller than 'normal' raisins, and are noted for their sweetness and golden colour.^[1] White is the color of things that reflect light of all parts of the visible spectrum equally and are not dull (see grey). ... A ripe red jalapeño cut open to show the seeds For other uses, see Seed (disambiguation). ... Species Vitis acerifolia Vitis aestivalis Vitis amurensis Vitis arizonica Vitis x bourquina Vitis californica Vitis x champinii Vitis cinerea Vitis x doaniana Vitis girdiana Vitis labrusca Vitis x labruscana Vitis lincecumii Vitis monticola Vitis mustangensis Vitis x novae-angliae Vitis palmata Vitis riparia Vitis rotundifolia Vitis rupestris Vitis shuttleworthii Vitis... For other uses of this term see: Persia (disambiguation) The Persian Empire is the name used to refer to a number of historic dynasties that have ruled the country of Persia (Iran). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... A Zante currant is a variety of small, sweet, seedless grape named for the Ionian island Zakynthos. ...

The sultana grape (also called the sultanina or sultani) is cultivated in the United States under the name Thompson Seedless, named for William Thompson, a viticulturist who was an early grower in California (sometimes credited with the variety's introduction).^{[2] [3]} According to the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, the two names are synonymous.^[4] Virtually all of California raisin production (approximately 97 percent in 2000) and roughly one-third of California's total grape acreage is of this variety, making it the single most widely-planted variety.^[5][3] William Thompson (born in Yorkshire, England 1839) was a viticulturist. ... Viticulture (from the Latin word for vine) refers to the cultivation of grapes, often for use in the production of wine. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations (sometimes called administrative law) published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government of the United States. ... A percentage is a way of expressing a proportion, a ratio or a fraction as a whole number, by using 100 as the denominator. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Sources of confusion are that not all speakers of English make clear distinctions between different types of dried grapes (raisins, sultanas, currants), and that golden-coloured raisins made from other grape varieties may be marketed as sultanas. In addition, virtually all California raisins are produced from the sultana (or Thompson Seedless) grape, even those which, because of different drying processes, do not resemble the traditional sultana raisin. The term sultana is not commonly used to refer to any type of raisin in American English; as most American raisins are from sultana grapes, they are called simply raisins or golden raisins, according to colour. The latter, which at least in colour resemble the traditional sultana raisin, are artificially dried and sulfured, in distinction to `natural' raisins.^[6] All non-organic sultana grapes in California and elsewhere are treated with the plant hormone gibberellin. English language spread in the United States. ... General Name, Symbol, Number sulfur, S, 16 Chemical series nonmetals Group, Period, Block 16, 3, p Appearance lemon yellow Atomic mass 32. ... GA452D may be the most common of the Gibberellins. ...

The sultana raisin was traditionally imported to the English-speaking world from the Ottoman Empire (hence the name sultana, from the feminine form of sultan) and Turkey and Australia are major producers.^[7] Motto: دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem: Ottoman imperial anthem Borders in 1680, see: list of territories Capital Söğüt (1299-1326) Bursa (1326-1365) Edirne (1365-1453) Constantinople (Istanbul) (1453-1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326 Osman I  - 1918–1922 Mehmed VI... The term Sultana is used for a few Muslim women rulers in history. ... Sultan (Arabic: سلطان) is an Islamic title, with several historical meanings. ...

As well as serving as a snack food without further processing, sultana raisins are used in a variety of dishes, often prepared by soaking in water, fruit juice, or alcohol. The sultana grape is also used to make white wine, in which capacity it is known for sweet blandness.^[2][3] This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ...

Sultana Shrapnal Biscuits

See also

• Grape
• Raisin
• Zante currant