Sultana
Also known as: sultanas, Thompson seedless, sultanina
Sultanas are dried grapes with concentrated natural sugars. Many commercial sultanas are treated with sulfur dioxide (E220) for color preservation, which is a known allergen for sulfite-sensitive individuals.
What it is
A type of dried white-fleshed grape (typically Thompson Seedless), often treated with sulfur dioxide to retain a golden color.
Whole-food dried fruit; sweetener.
Why it's flagged
- natural sugar concentration
- sulfite treatment in many commercial varieties
What regulators actually say
"Sulfites added to food in concentrations of 10 ppm or higher must be declared on the label, including in dried fruits like sultanas and raisins."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; sulfite labeling required if >10 ppm (21 CFR 101.100)
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; sulfite labeling required
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