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Description/Taste
Green seedless grapes are small to medium in size and are round to slightly oval in shape, growing in tight or loose clusters depending on the variety. The skin ranges from yellow-green to bright green and is typically crisp, firm, and smooth. The flesh is pale green, semi-translucent, and seedless, though some seedless varieties may have a few underdeveloped seeds that are undetectable when consumed. Green seedless grapes are mild and sweet with a slightly tart flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Green seedless grapes are available year-round, with peak season in the summer through fall
Current Facts
Green seedless grapes grow on deciduous woody vines and are members of the genus Vitis. The exact origins of seedless grapes are unknown, but they were believed to have been created in ancient times, and there are three main types of green table grapes grown around the world today including the European (Vitis vinifera), North American (Vitis labrusca), and hybrids of the two. Green seedless grapes are propagated by cuttings and are predominately used as a table grape for fresh eating. The most well-known variety is the Thompson seedless grape, which was the first seedless variety commercialized and is still one of the top table grapes produced in the United States today.
Nutritional Value
Green seedless grapes contain vitamins A, C, and K, and antioxidants including flavanols.
Applications
Green seedless grapes are best suited for raw consumption and are most often eaten fresh, out-of-hand, or sliced and mixed into green salads, yogurt, or veggie wraps. They can also be pressed to make juice as the lightly sweet, yet tart flavor is perfect for cocktails and wine spritzers, or they can be dried to make raisins. Green seedless grapes can be roasted and cooked down into sauces and jams or frozen and whipped into an instant sorbet. Green seedless grapes pair well with pancetta, prosciutto, cheeses such as brie, gorgonzola, and cream cheese, cucumber, pecans, and sunflower seeds. They will keep up to two weeks when stored in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen whole for up to twelve months.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
A popular New Year’s Eve tradition in Spain dating back to the 1880s involves eating twelve green grapes, each symbolizing one month of the year. The tradition known as “The 12 Lucky Grapes” has revelers eating one grape after each toll of the bell after midnight on New Year’s Eve. If all twelve grapes are consumed by the end of the final bell’s toll, it is a sign of good luck in the New Year. Local vineyards in Spain even sell small cans filled with exactly twelve green grapes for the celebration. Seedless grapes are commonly used in this tradition which has helped contribute to the increase in seedless grape production.
Geography/History
Green grapes have been found to date back as far as 6000 BCE and are native to the Mediterranean region. In modern day, Green seedless grapes were developed between 1875-1900 in California by William Thompson, a farmer who developed and named the well-known Thompson seedless grapes. Today Green seedless grapes are grown in North America, Europe, Australia, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, and New Zealand.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Rustic Root Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Spoiled Vegans Cafe | San Diego CA | 760-972-7342 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Antica Trattoria | La Mesa CA | 619-463-9919 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | Oceanside CA | 760-710-7473 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
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Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market
Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 320 days ago, 8/26/19 Sharer's comments : “ VIP Marketing “ At LA Produce Market... (213)-833-7788 
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 325 days ago, 8/20/19 Sharer's comments : Grapes white 🇬🇷 
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 331 days ago, 8/15/19 Sharer's comments : Grapes white on the tree 🍇 
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 332 days ago, 8/13/19 Sharer's comments : Grapes seedless white First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 626 days ago, 10/23/18 Sharer's comments : Green Seedless Grapes spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
