Description
The total production of grapes in Thailand is 1,546 thousand MT. The season starts during late March and continuing through May, the grapes are harvested. At this point in the year they are at their optimum sweetness. Bunches of grapes are handpicked by field workers and dipped in potassium carbonate solution dried on tray and then spray of dehydration oil is applied. Further dried raisins are sent for cleaning, grading, sorting, and packing process.
Specification for Raisins (HS CODE: 08062010)
Type: | Golden Yellow / Dark Raisin/ Bakery Raisin/Mixed Raisin/Green Raisin/Sultana Raisin/ Brown Raisin” |
Appearance: | Round shape / Long Shape, unstuck and mildly oily |
Color Uniformity: | 90% uniform, 10% opposite color |
Moisture: | 13-16% |
Size: | 300-500 berry count/100 gms |
Damaged: | 3% |
Underdeveloped: | 2% |
Cap stems: | 1% |
Cap stems attached: | 5% |
Sugared berries: | 0.50% |