Raisinare a type of grape that has been dried for around three week.A range of grape varieties is used to make raisins. The size, taste and color depend on the type of grape used.In the US, raisins are typically made from the Thompson Seedless variety.However, in Australia, raisins are made exclusively from larger grape varieties including Muscat, Lexia and Waltham Cross, and are often larger than sultanas for this reason.Raisins are dark in color, have a soft texture, a sweet flavor and are typically larger than sultanas and currants.