Grapes are sweet, juicy berries that grow in clusters on vines, used fresh as table fruit, dried into raisins, or fermented into wine, juice, and vinegar, coming in green, red, purple, or black, with benefits from antioxidants like resveratrol, supporting heart, eye, and bone health. They are rich in vitamins (C, K) and minerals, offering a nutritious snack or ingredient in various dishes and drinks, and are cultivated globally, with major production in India
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Types & Uses
- Table Grapes: Eaten fresh, often large and seedless.
- Wine Grapes: Crushed for wine, juice, and vinegar.
- Dried: Processed into raisins, currants, and sultanas.
- Colors: Green, red, purple, black, and pink.
Nutritional Benefits
- Antioxidants: Contain flavonoids like resveratrol, which are good for heart health.
- Vitamins & Minerals: Good source of vitamins C and K, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
- Heart Health: May help lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
- Bone Health: Minerals like calcium and magnesium support strong bones.
How to Enjoy
- Eat fresh as a snack or in fruit salads.
- Blend into smoothies, make jams, jellies, or sorbets.
- Roast with cheese or add to savory dishes.
- Freeze for a cool treat.
Cultivation in India
- Key growing states include Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
- Major export destinations are the Netherlands, Russia, and the UK.
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