GRAPES

Fun Facts

  • Grapes are high in Vitamin C.
  • California grows 97% of the nations table grapes.
  • check out the annual vineyard cycle at Columbine Vineyards
  • Grapes are avaiable in several varieties of green, red and blue including: Fantasy, Flame, Red Globe, Ribier and Thompson.


About Grapes

  • The world's most abundant cultivated fruit;  around 60 million tons/year
  • Thousands of varieties, sweet and sharp tasting
  • Around 80% of grapes are made into wine
  • Europe is the world's vineyard, with half of global grape production
  • Skin colors range from pale green to red and blue-black
  • A delicious and natural ready-to-eat snack


Nutrition

This berried sized fruit is a wonderful snack, packed with nutritional power. The juiciness and natural sweetness, combined with a low calorie count, make them an excellent snack and dessert food. Grapes are about 80% water, making them a delectable low-calorie snack. Grapes are low in fat, high in carbohydrates, and are a great source of vitamin C. Grapes are also high in antioxidants and other compounds which may help prevent diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Grapes also add fiber to the diet and are naturally low in sodium. The fruit can be eaten fresh, dried into raisins, crushed for wine or juice, or preserved in jellies.


Grape facts:

Grape growing is known as Viticulture.

Some grape vine root stocks have been found in China that dates back over 8,000 years.

Fresh grapes come in three basic colors: green (sometimes called white), red and blue-black.

Flame grapes were developed in California. They are the result of a cross between Thompson, Cardinal and other grape varieties.

The powdery bloom, more visible on dark-colored grapes than on pale ones, is an important sign of freshness; it fades with time and handling.

Grapes are not picked and shipped until they are sweet and ripe, so unripe grapes are not usually a problem for the consumer. Once they have been picked, grapes will not ripen further