The ancient Greeks on Crete may have cheated the Romans by exporting "knock-off" versions of their highly prized raisin wine.

Before artificial sweeteners, people satisfied their cravings for sweetness with natural products, including honey or dried ...

Raisins are dried grapes. The drying process concentrates both the nutrients and sugars in grapes, making raisins nutrient-dense and calorie-dense. Raisins originated in the Middle East before ...

Raisins (Vitis vinifera L.) are dried grapes. They are a convenient, shelf-stable snack and fresh fruit alternative enjoyed ...

It’s a process that involves drying some grapes in the vineyard, thanks to the natural ventilation of particularly dry air and the very low humidity of the location, and some in crates.