{"product_id":"organic-raisins-250g-500g","title":"Organic Raisins 250g\/500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThompson Seedless raisins are the world's most popular dried grape variety — naturally sweet, plump, and seedless with a classic raisin flavour. These certified organic raisins from \u003cstrong\u003eJust Natural Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e are sun-dried without added oil, sulphur, or sugar, producing a clean, naturally dried fruit that's genuinely free from additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaisins are a concentrated source of \u003cstrong\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eiron\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecopper\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eboron\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside natural sugars (fructose and glucose) and dietary fibre. They contain tartaric acid, which supports gut microbiome diversity, and polyphenol antioxidants including resveratrol and quercetin — the same compounds found in red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 250g and 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat as a snack. Add to porridge, muesli, or granola. Use in fruit cake, Christmas pudding, hot cross buns, and scones. Stir into rice dishes, tagines, or pilaf. Add to trail mix with nuts and seeds. Use in carrot cake, banana bread, or flapjacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe idea — Classic Carrot Cake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 200ml sunflower oil with 3 eggs and 200g caster sugar. Fold in 200g grated carrot, 80g raisins, 50g walnuts, 200g self-raising flour, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp mixed spice. Bake in a greased 20cm tin at 180°C for 45–50 minutes. Cool, then top with cream cheese frosting. The raisins add sweetness and moisture — a classic combination that never fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional Values per 100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1252 kJ \/ 294 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e79g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium (746mg\/100g — 37% NRV), iron (2.3mg\/100g — 16% NRV), copper, boron, and dietary fibre. Contains polyphenol antioxidants resveratrol and quercetin. No added oil, sulphur, or sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Thompson Seedless Raisins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre all raisins the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — raisins come from different grape varieties. Thompson Seedless (Sultana grape) are the most common and are naturally sweet and plump. Zante currants are much smaller and more tart. Muscat raisins are larger and more intensely flavoured. For general baking and snacking, Thompson Seedless are the standard choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo raisins contain added oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany commercial raisins are coated in mineral oil to prevent sticking and improve appearance. These organic raisins are processed without added oil — naturally dried and packaged without surface treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre raisins good for iron intake?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaisins contain around 2.3mg of iron per 100g — about 16% of the adult NRV. Plant-based (non-haem) iron is less readily absorbed than haem iron from meat, but consuming raisins alongside Vitamin C-rich foods (such as orange juice) significantly improves absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — raisins are naturally gluten-free. Packed in a facility handling gluten-containing grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store raisins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Raisins can crystallise slightly over time — this is a natural sugar process and doesn't affect quality. 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