Sultanas are a variety of sundried
grape, used in cooking especially in
Australia and
Great Britain. They are smaller than
raisins and larger than
currants, and they can be eaten as-is or used in baking. For some recipes, they are soaked in a liquid (fruit juice, alcohol, or water), making them plump, tender and juicy.
The term Sultana is also used as the title of the chief wife of a Sultan.
See also: Sultana bird