Green sultanas — dried from white grape varieties and preserved in their characteristic pale green colour — represent a fascinating and somewhat lesser-known variety of dried vine fruit that is particularly prized in Central Asian, Iranian, and Afghan cooking traditions, as well as increasingly popular in health food and premium food markets worldwide. With a distinctly fruity, slightly tart, honey-like sweetness that differs noticeably from the richer character of golden and dark sultanas, green sultanas offer a unique flavour profile that adds genuine interest and complexity to any dish they grace. Lioncroft's Green Sultanas are carefully sourced and packed to preserve their distinctive colour and flavour.
In Central Asian cooking — particularly in Uzbek, Tajik, and Iranian cuisine — green raisins and sultanas are considered a premium dried fruit, used to garnish the magnificent pilaus and rice dishes for which this region is famous, adding sweetness and visual contrast amongst the saffron-coloured rice and richly spiced meats. They are also enjoyed as a nutritious standalone snack, their tangy-sweet character making them moreish and satisfying. In contemporary cooking, green sultanas work beautifully in cheese boards alongside sharp aged cheeses, in grain salads and roasted vegetable dishes, and in artisan baking where their unusual colour adds visual interest to fruit breads and enriched doughs. Rich in antioxidants and natural sugars, Lioncroft's Green Sultanas are a distinctive, quality product for adventurous cooks and health-conscious snackers alike.



