California, Turkey, and Iran supply the majority of raisin juice available through Nutrada. Raisin juice wholesalers on the platform offer concentrate forms, filterable by origin, certification, and MOQ.
| Value | Description |
| Botanical name | Vitis vinifera |
| Available forms | Concentrate (65-72 °Brix) |
| Origins | California USA, Turkey, Iran, Greece |
| Certifications | GFSI (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000), EU Organic, Kosher, Halal, AIJN |
| Common applications | Natural sweetener, confectionery, bakery, energy bars |
| Packaging | Drums, aseptic bag-in-box |
| MOQ | 200 L |
| Category | Juices Pulp Puree Wholesale |
| Form | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| Raisin juice concentrate (65-72 °Brix) | Very high natural sugar content requires specific handling and storage protocols | Clean-label sweetener in confectionery and energy bars |
| Aseptic concentrate | Shelf-stable format eliminates cold chain requirements | Long-distance shipping and ambient storage facilities |
| Frozen concentrate | Lower processing cost but requires frozen logistics throughout supply chain | Cost-sensitive applications with established cold chain |
Turkey leads global raisin production with 300,000 tonnes annually, concentrated in Manisa and Aydin provinces where processing infrastructure handles August to October harvest windows for juice concentrate production. California San Joaquin Valley produces over 95% of US raisins, with Thompson Seedless as the dominant variety for juice concentrate, creating supply concentration risk for buyers relying on this origin. Iran produces green and golden raisins in Khorasan, Qazvin, and Zanjan provinces with distinct flavour profiles that translate into different juice characteristics. Raisin juice concentrate used as a sweetening ingredient must comply with sulphite limits under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 if SO2 exceeds 10 mg/kg.
Raisin juice concentrate requires temperature-controlled storage below 20 degrees Celsius to prevent crystallization of natural sugars and maintain flow properties. Standard packaging includes 220kg drums and aseptic bag-in-box systems that protect the concentrate from oxidation and extend shelf life to 24 months. Buyers must verify Brix levels with each shipment as concentration directly impacts sweetening power and recipe formulations.
Turkey and California offer EU Organic and USDA NOP certified raisin juice concentrate, with Turkey providing deeper organic supply volumes due to established organic grape cultivation in the Aegean region. Dual-certification availability allows access to both European and North American organic markets from single supply sources.
Consumer packaging formats include squeeze bottles for pancake syrup, glass jars for premium spreads, and pouches for portion-controlled sweetener applications. MOQs start higher than bulk concentrate orders due to packaging line setup requirements. Buyers must specify final Brix targets before production as dilution rates affect label claims and nutritional declarations.
Manufacturers concentrate in Turkey and California where raisin processing infrastructure supports juice extraction and concentration facilities. Buyers should request batch-specific certificates of analysis showing Brix levels, polyphenol content, and microbiological test results including yeast and mold counts specific to high-sugar concentrates. Documentation must include pesticide residue testing for grape-derived products and sulphite content verification for regulatory compliance. Nutrada lists GFSI-certified raisin juice suppliers from California, Turkey, and Iran, covering concentrate forms across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
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Last updated: Apr 11, 2026
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