Raisin paste is made from 100 percent raisins, produced by extruding raisins through a fine mesh screen and then heated to make the finished product malleable and easy to use in a wide variety of product applications. Raisin paste can be used to add visual appeal and flavor. It’s a stable ingredient that sweetens naturally. Raisin paste is used in sundae-style yogurts and cottage cheese, as well as in ice cream and frozen novelties. It’s also found in fruit- filled cereal products, granola bars and extruded breakfast cereals. Raisin paste has excellent sweetening capabilities in fine confectionery fillings and soft-center candies. In bakery items, such as breads, cookies and pastries, the paste inhibits molds, extends shelf-life and enhances flavor.
