what's the difference between raisins and sultanas?

Question

Are they bothe dried grapes?

Answer 1

In the States, I haven't been able to find anything yet labelled "Sultanas". But in England, where I used to live, Raisins were dried red or black grapes, while Sultanas were dried white grapes - and were usually larger. The Sultanas were more likely to be used in the preparation of rice and other savory dishes, while the raisins more usually found in cakes, cereals, and ooooh, the wonderful bread and butter puddings I used to love so much.

Answer 2

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 Kishnish. 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]

Answer 3

I was going to be really clever and answer this question but looking at the previous answers i can see that I am wrong.

Someone told me that one of them was grapes and the other was plums!, someone obviously was pulling my leg!!

Answer 4

Raisens - red grapes.
Sultanas- white grapes

Answer 5

they are different types of grapes

Answer 6

der spelt diferent
AND
diferent coulors
I TINK