Raisins Coated With Less Than 1% Sunflower Oil

Raisins are dried grapes, typically seedless varieties like Thompson Seedless. The coating of less than 1% sunflower oil is added to prevent the raisins from clumping together, keeping them free-flowing.

Sunflower oil is added to raisins to act as an anti-caking agent, preventing them from sticking together. This makes them easier to handle and mix into food products. They are commonly found in trail mixes, baked goods, and confectionery.

Sunflower oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of unsaturated fats, including linoleic acid. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated sunflower oil and established acceptable daily intake levels. At the low levels used to coat raisins, it is not expected to have significant health effects.