Afghan Green Raisins (Kishmish) — Shade-Dried, from Kandahar

Afghan green raisins — known as kishmish in Dari and Farsi — shade-dried the traditional way in Kandahar. Shade-drying keeps their pale green colour and gives them a delicate sweetness and softer texture than ordinary brown raisins.

Allergen note: May contain nuts. Packed in a facility that also handles tree nuts.

Why green raisins are different

• Shade-dried, not sun-baked — dried slowly out of direct sun, which keeps the green colour
• Delicate, floral sweetness — lighter and more complex than common raisins
• From Kandahar — the heartland of Afghan raisin growing

How to use them

Eat them with almonds and walnuts as a traditional Afghan snack, stir them into Kabuli palaw and other rice dishes, add them to trail mix, or bake with them.

Storage

Keep sealed in a cool, dry, dark place. After opening, store airtight; refrigerate in warm weather to keep it fresh longer.

Frequently asked questions

What is kishmish?
Kishmish is the Dari and Farsi word for raisins. In Afghan and South Asian stores it usually means these green, shade-dried raisins.

Why are they green?
They are dried in the shade rather than in direct sun, which preserves the grape’s natural green colour.

Where are they from?
Kandahar, Afghanistan.

How fast does it ship?
Orders are processed within 1–3 business days and usually arrive in 1–2 business days within Ontario and Quebec, 3–5 elsewhere in Canada. Shipping is $7.99 flat, and orders over $89 ship free.

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