sultana
[ suhl-TAN-uh ]
Originating in Smyrna, Turkey, this small, pale golden-green grape was once used to make wine. Today, however, it's cultivated primarily for
RAISINs. Its offspring in the United States is known as the Thompson seedless grape. See also
RAISIN.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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