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Description/Taste
Kyoho grapes are very large in size and round to oval in shape, averaging about the size of a small plum and grow in uniform clusters on well-pruned vines. The berries have dark purple, almost jet-black skin that is thick, firm, glossy, and bitter with a natural bloom, or powdery film that protects the grapes from fermenting and moisture loss. Kyoho grapes are a slip-skin variety, which means the skins can easily be separated from the flesh without damage. Kyoho grapes have an incredibly juicy, translucent green flesh that is almost gelatinous in texture with moderately low acid content. They are extremely sweet with a sugar content of about 18 to 20 Brix (the average table grape is closer to 12 Brix) and usually contain large fully developed, bitter seeds.
Seasons/Availability
Kyoho grapes are available in the late summer through early fall.
Current Facts
The Kyoho grape, pronounced kee-OH-ho, is a cross between the American Ishiharawase, a Vitis labrusca variety, and European Centennial, a Vitis vinifera variety. Kyoho grapes were developed in Japan and the name Kyoho means "great or big mountain,” and were named after Mount Fuji. Kyoho grapes are one of the most popular varieties in Japan, accounting for a third of all of the table grapes grown there, and these grapes are sold at high prices due to the time and effort it takes farmers to cultivate the large berries. Kyoho grapes are most commonly used as table grapes, but they are also used to flavor popular snacks and candies and make grape juice.
Nutritional Value
Kyoho grapes are an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, thiamine, dietary fiber and resveratrol, an important phytonutrient in maintaining heart health.
Applications
Kyoho grapes are best suited for raw consumption and are traditionally eaten as a dessert in Japan; simply served in bowl peeled and chilled. They can also be sliced and used in cream-filled fruit sandwiches, sliced and placed on top of cakes, mixed in with sorbets, or are used as a flavoring in candies and ice cream bars. In other preparations, Kyoho grapes may be treated similarly to a Concord, making excellent juice, preserves, and sweet wine. The juice is also used in making traditional chuhai cocktails, a sugarcane alcoholic drink that comes in a variety of flavors. Their skins are typically removed before consuming or cooking as the skins are bitter and thick. Kyoho grapes pair well with salty cheeses like blue cheese, rich cheeses, or crackers. They will keep up to a week when stored unwashed in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Kyoho grape cultivation is an art form in Japan. The careful pruning of the vines requires year-round dedication and an artistic touch to achieve what is considered the perfect bunch, which should consist of 30-35 identical, evenly spaced berries. The clusters are molded to have a uniform round shape and are individually cultivated in loosely sealed white paper bags for the ultimate measure of protection from the elements. Kyoho grapes are constantly assessed for their color and size and are given as luxury gifts in Japan as a symbol of quality and friendship.
Geography/History
Kyoho grapes were first bred and cultivated in Japan in 1937, but it wasn’t until 1946 that they were officially named. They have since been established outside of their native home and have become a successful crop in both California and Chile. Today Kyoho grapes can be found at specialty markets in Japan, China, Korea, Chile, and the United States.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Kyoho Grapes. One
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