seeded raisin
Noun: A seeded raisin is a dried grape from which the seeds have been removed. This type of raisin is processed to eliminate the hard seeds found inside the original grape, resulting in a soft, sweet dried fruit that is easier to eat.
The term "seeded raisin" is used to specifically describe a raisin variety that has had its seeds taken out, distinguishing it from seedless raisins, which come from grapes that naturally lack seeds. - It functions as a countable noun (e.g., a seeded raisin, some seeded raisins). - It is typically used in culinary, baking, and grocery contexts.
- As a direct object:
- The recipe calls for one cup of seeded raisins.
- I prefer seeded raisins in my oatmeal cookies because I don't like biting into seeds.
- As part of a noun phrase:
- She bought a bag of seeded raisins for the fruitcake.
- The seeded raisin industry was more common before the widespread cultivation of seedless grape varieties.
- Historical/Culinary Context: The term can be used when discussing traditional recipes or historical food preparation methods, as seeding raisins was a common manual process before seedless grapes became commercially dominant.
- Grandma's old cookbook always specifies seeded raisins, reminding us of a time before seedless varieties were available.
- Raisin (n): The general term for a dried grape. A "seeded raisin" is a specific type of raisin.
- Sultana (n): A type of light-colored, seedless raisin. This is a distinct variety, not a seeded raisin.
- Currant (n): A dried small Black Corinth grape, typically seedless. This is a different product from a seeded raisin.
- Seeded dried grape: A more descriptive, literal synonym.
- (Traditional) raisin: In some contexts where seedlessness is assumed in modern usage, specifying "seeded" clarifies the traditional form.
The primary and only meaning of "seeded raisin" is a raisin that has had its seeds removed. It does not refer to a raisin that contains seeds. The word "seeded" here indicates the process of seed removal, not the presence of seeds. This can be a point of confusion, as "seeded" in other contexts (e.g., "seeded bread") means seeds have been added.
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seeded grape that has been dried
