diff --git a/jquery.flot.pie.js b/jquery.flot.pie.js
index d43ecd3..c691d2e 100644
--- a/jquery.flot.pie.js
+++ b/jquery.flot.pie.js
@@ -73,7 +73,6 @@ More detail and specific examples can be found in the included HTML file.
 			centerLeft = null,
 			centerTop = null,
 			processed = false,
-			raw = false,
 			ctx = null;
 
 		// interactive variables