Raisins

Raisins (Kismis) — Everyday Sweetness in a Versatile Dried Fruit

Raisins bring familiar natural sweetness and a pleasantly chewy texture to everyday snacks and recipes. Commonly known in Bangladesh as Kismis (কিশমিশ), they work well in biryani, pulao, korma, payesh, shemai, firni, cakes, breakfast bowls and snack mixes. Their convenient size and balanced sweetness make them an easy dried fruit to keep on hand for both savoury and sweet dishes.

Soft, Sweet & Pantry Friendly

• Classic dried-grape sweetness
• Soft chewy texture
• Simple to portion and use
• Works across cooking, baking and snacking

A Little Sweetness, Many Possibilities

Use directly or soak briefly when a plumper, softer finish is preferred.

• Biryani, pulao and korma
• Payesh, shemai, firni and halwa
• Cakes, cookies, breads and porridge
• Trail mixes, salads and lunchbox snacks

Keeping Kismis Soft

Limit exposure to air and humidity so the raisins remain pleasantly chewy.

• Store in a cool and dry place
• Reseal the pack after use
• Use dry utensils
• Refer to packaging for origin, seed status and allergen details

Kismis at a Glance

• Product: Raisins
• Common name: Kismis
• Available sizes: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g
• Product format: Dried fruit
• Best suited for: Biryani, pulao and korma, Payesh, shemai, firni and halwa, Cakes, cookies, breads and porridge
• Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and follow the pack instructions.