Market Watch: Grapes by Dana Angelo White in Farmers' Market Finds, September 9, 2009
You might think grapes aren’t anything special to find at the farmers’ market, but locally grown grapes look different than anything I’ve seen at the grocery store. I picked some up this week to see what they were all about.
At only 100 calories per cup, grapes are full of all kinds of antioxidants including lycopene, anthocyanins and resveratrol, an anti-inflammatory linked to fighting certain types of cancer. My farmer told me these red-and-green beauties are the “reliance” variety. They have a punch of sweet and tart flavor, and they’re seedless for easy snacking (try them frozen — yum!).
I often add grapes to salads, chicken salad or whole-wheat couscous with parsley and toasted pine nuts. You can also roast, pickle or grill them on skewers. For a unique and simple dessert, try baking grapes with a sprinkle of sugar in small tarts made from phyllo dough or puff pastry.
- Recipes to Try:
- Smooth White Grape Gazpacho
- Focaccia with Rosemary and Grapes
- Spiced Chicken and Grape Skewers
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This is more of a question. I'm still confused on grapes not having seeds. Is this normal? Have they been altered in some way, and if so how can this be safe to consume? Thanks
Hi Larry – great question!
Seedless grapes are special varieties that have been used by farmers for decades. They're a product of good old-fashioned farming methods that involve cross-breeding and using cuttings from other plants — not genetic modification or harmful chemicals. These types of seedless grapes actually do contain very small edible seeds that don't become hard or large enough to notice.
There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in Features also.Keep working ,great job!
Thank you for your help! There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in Features also. Keep working ,great job!
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