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Black Seedless Grapes

Inventory, 20 lbs : 21.66
This item was last sold on : 05/19/22

• 35 Featured Restaurants

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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.

Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Fernside	San Diego CA	619-398-5156
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC	San Diego CA	619-754-4041
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Belmont Park Cannonball	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
Parq Restaurant and Nightclub	San Diego CA	619-727-6789
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
West Brew	Del Mar CA	858-412-4364
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
Parisien Gourmandises	La Jolla CA	858-352-6552
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100

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Rustic Root (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-702-5595
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-759-1843
Haidilao Hot Pot San Diego Inc.	San Diego CA	510-861-7657
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-214-9519
Convention Center Shell	San Diego CA	619-954-3063
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Cardiff Seaside Market	Cardiff CA	760-753-5445
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Black Seedless Grapes. One

is easiest, three is harder.

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

the other 1...

Brooklyn Supper

Roasted Black Radish and Grape Quinoa

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