Grape is a climacteric fruit that grows on the perennial and deciduous woody vines of the genus Vitis. Grapes are small round or oval berries, which have a translucent flesh, and a smooth textured skin. They sometimes have seeds, which are edible, but most of the varieties are seedless. The grapes, which are eaten are called table grapes, the ones used in the fabrication of are called grapes, and the ones used to make resins are called resin grapes.

Different varieties of grapes range in colour, size, taste and physical characteristics. The colors range from green, amber, red, blue-black, and purple. In general, whole grapes have a slightly crunchy texture and have a dry, sweet and tart taste. Grapes generally grow in clusters of 6 to 300

The fruit is an excellent source of manganese, Vitamin B6, thiamin, potassium and Vitamin C. Grapes contain flavnoids:phytochemicals that are antioxidant compounds. While there are thousands of varieties of grapes, only about 20 varieties are actually consumed as a table variety

Uses of Grapes
Grapes are best eaten raw, but can also be consumed in some interesting forms and recipes like:

• Grapes are often used to manufacture jam, juice, jelly, vinegar, grape seed extracts and grape seed oil
• Stewed and spiced grapes with poached chicken breast make for an ideal meal
• Grapes may be added to any fruit salad. To enhance the visual effect of a salad, one can use different colours of grapes

Grape is a climacteric fruit that grows on the perennial and deciduous woody vines of the genus Vitis. Grapes are small round or oval berries, which have a translucent flesh, and a smooth textured skin. They sometimes have seeds, which are edible, but most of the varieties are seedless. The grapes, which are eaten are called table grapes, the ones used in the fabrication of are called grapes, and the ones used to make resins are called resin grapes.

Different varieties of grapes range in colour, size, taste and physical characteristics. The colors range from green, amber, red, blue-black, and purple. In general, whole grapes have a slightly crunchy texture and have a dry, sweet and tart taste. Grapes generally grow in clusters of 6 to 300

The fruit is an excellent source of manganese, Vitamin B6, thiamin, potassium and Vitamin C. Grapes contain flavnoids:phytochemicals that are antioxidant compounds. While there are thousands of varieties of grapes, only about 20 varieties are actually consumed as a table variety

Uses of Grapes
Grapes are best eaten raw, but can also be consumed in some interesting forms and recipes like:

• Grapes are often used to manufacture jam, juice, jelly, vinegar, grape seed extracts and grape seed oil
• Stewed and spiced grapes with poached chicken breast make for an ideal meal
• Grapes may be added to any fruit salad. To enhance the visual effect of a salad, one can use different colours of grapes