Black Seedless Grapes

Inventory, 20 lbs : 9.03
This item was last sold on : 03/21/23

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Description/Taste

Black seedless grapes are small to medium in size and are round to slightly oval in shape. Their skin is deep purple to nearly black, and some varieties may have a waxy bloom or film on the surface to prevent moisture loss. The skin is firm and does not slip from its flesh. The flesh is translucent, tender, and less crunchy than most red or green table grapes. Although Black seedless grapes are defined as seedless, occasionally they will contain one to two almost unrecognizable tiny, edible, fleshy and underdeveloped seeds. Black seedless grapes are juicy with a sweet, grapey muscat flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Black seedless grapes are available year-round, with peak season in summer through fall.

Current Facts

There are multiple species of Black seedless grapes within the Vitus genus, including vinifera, labrusca, riparia, rupestris, and rotundifolia. The most common Black seedless grapes grown as table grapes are Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca, or a hybrid of the two. Black seedless grapes are prized for their lush, juicy pulp, very sweet flavors, and highly aromatic skins that offer a pleasant chewiness. Some of the more notable varieties found on the market are Black Monukka, Summer Royal, Autumn Royal, and Black Emerald.

Nutritional Value

Black seedless grapes contain significant amounts of vitamins A, C, and K. Flavonoids within the grape’s skin, such as resveratrol, also provide antioxidant qualities which can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Applications

Black seedless grapes are best suited for raw applications and are most often eaten fresh, out-of-hand or tossed into green salads. They can also be pressed to make juice and dried to make raisins. Black seedless grapes can be roasted and cooked down into sauces and jams, baked into pies, or frozen and whipped into an instant sorbet. The rich flavor and inherent sugar content of Black grape juice is also a natural sweetener for fresh fruit cocktails. Black seedless grapes pair well with thyme, mint, rosemary, honey, balsamic vinegar, rich cream, blue cheese, lemonade, orange juice, asparagus, almond, and pistachio. They will keep up to a week when stored in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The California grape industry has shifted its focus from seeded to seedless grapes to meet consumer demand. In 1923, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created a breeding program in Fresno, California to develop seedless grapes in an effort to create varieties that were sweet but convenient to eat. The production of Black seedless grapes varieties increased greatly, and the grapes became popular because of their antioxidant and resveratrol content.

Geography/History

The first ever seedless grape was a natural occurring European grape strain with origins between the Black and Caucasus Seas and a genetic abnormality caused the seeds to cease development. This singular variety is the ancestor to all seedless grapes. Modern Black seedless grape varieties are the result of "embryo rescue," which is a sophisticated procedure in which tiny developing seeds are removed from promising grapes. The seeds are then nurtured in Petri dishes and test tubes into tiny rootlet plants. This is done to create viable new breeds because, in nature, there is little chance that they would survive. Black seedless grapes can be found in markets and stores across the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-759-1843
Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Garbatella Osteria Bar	Chula Vista CA	619-651-1185
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Venissimo Cheese North Park	San Diego CA	619-376-1834
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Mikami	San Diego CA	619-780-0974
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Convention Center Shell	San Diego CA	619-954-3063
Rustic Root (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-702-5595
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Milk Organics	Vista CA	760-504-8019
Storyhouse Spirits	San Diego CA	801-949-5955
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051

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Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Sacred Sons	Jamul CA	970-619-0711
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Olivewood Gardens -Donation	National City CA	619-434-4281
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Mermaids & Cowboys	La Jolla CA	858-999-0205
Eco Caters (Miramar)	San Diego CA	619-997-8792
Il Giardino di Lilli	La Jolla CA	619-467-9897
Javier Plascencia	Bonita CA	619-295-3172

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Black Seedless Grapes. One

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Fearless Dining		Crushed Black Grape Bourbon Cocktail
Sweet Si Bon		Black Grape Pork Loin Roast
Sugar and Charm		Black Sangria
Rooting the Sun		Curry Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Black Grapes
Pink Parsley		Grilled Halloumi with Rosemary-Grape Relish & Garlic Bread
Mother Thyme		Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, Almonds, and Dill
Brooklyn Supper		Roasted Black Radish and Grape Quinoa
Go Dairy Free		Black Grape Sorbet
The Skillet Chronicles		Schiacciata All'Uva - Tuscan Style Foccccia with Black Grapes
Food Viva		Banana Grape Smoothie

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The View from Great Island

Black Grape and Cognac Sorbet

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