Dried grapes
Carrot, dried grape and parsley salad
Grated carrots with dried grapes soaked in lemon juice, parsley and an olive oil dressing. It can be served at once or chilled for up to an hour.
Natural sweetness, authentic character
European dried grapes
Produced from selected grape varieties, with harvesting, processing and drying carried out to defined specifications that preserve their quality and sensory characteristics.
European dried grapes are a timeless product of European agri-food production, known for their natural sweetness, their distinctive texture and their versatility.
On this website, “dried grapes” refers to the whole product category — subheading 0806 20 of the EU Combined Nomenclature, “grapes, dried” — and therefore to all the varieties the programme promotes.
How they are produced
European dried grapes are produced from selected grape varieties. Harvesting, processing and drying are carried out to defined production specifications, designed to preserve the quality and the sensory characteristics of the product.
- Harvest. The grapes are harvested when ripe.
- Drying. The grapes are dried until most of their water has evaporated.
- Cleaning and grading. Stems and foreign matter are removed, and the fruit is sorted by size and quality.
- Packing. The dried grapes are packed so that they are protected from moisture and keep their quality.
Quality, safety and traceability
At every stage of the production process, stringent quality, safety and traceability standards are applied in accordance with the European regulatory framework, ensuring transparency, reliability and consumer confidence. Traceability is required at all stages of production, processing and distribution.
Source: Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, Article 18.
In the kitchen
Thanks to their natural sweetness and pleasant texture, dried grapes are a versatile ingredient for everyday and creative cooking: in bread and baking, in salads, with breakfast cereals, in desserts and in savoury dishes.
Before use, they can be soaked briefly in warm water or fruit juice to soften them. Store them in a closed container in a cool, dry place.
Recipes with dried grapes
Dried grapes
Baked apples with dried grapes and almonds
Apples filled with dried grapes, almonds, honey and cinnamon and baked until tender. A simple oven dessert, ready in under an hour.
Dried grapes · Olive oil
Morning porridge with dried grapes and olive oil
Oat porridge cooked with dried grapes and finished with a little extra virgin olive oil and orange zest. A breakfast that uses both campaign products and takes about ten minutes.
