Stories of Greek Origins Zante Currants (Black Raising - Zakynthos) P.D.O.

The tradition of Greeks growing grapes and drying them under the sun to make raisins is rooted deeply in history more than 3.000 years ago. Raisins have been used as a decoration in palaces, as prizes to sport contests, as well as a medical treatment in the past. In today’s world it is considered a dried fruit with high nutritional value and top antioxidant properties. In the beautiful island of Zakynthos, or Zante, where the love to arts and culture meets history and Mediterranean sun, people have been learning  how to grow raisins for more than 5 centuries. Their special varieties along with the support of the Ionean land, produces raisins of unique qualities, the world known Zante Currants. Seedless, with excellent taste and fine aroma, rich in nutritional elements, consist one more secret of Greek nutrition and culture. Discover the story… enjoy the taste experience…