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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.
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Neighborhood House Association | San Diego CA | 858-715-2642 |
| The Wild Thyme Table | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Black Seedless Grapes. One
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Black Grape and Cognac Sorbet |
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Curry Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Black Grapes |
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1601 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 217 days ago, 8/28/19 Sharer's comments : “ Coosmans L.A. “ At LA Produce Market... Sweet Sapphire Grapes (213) 689-1551 
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Deklab Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United States3000 Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur Georgia 30031 404-377-6400 About 220 days ago, 8/24/19 Sharer's comments : Black Seedless Grapes at the Dekalb Farmers Market 
Central market of Athens - Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 239 days ago, 8/06/19 Sharer's comments : Grapes black from Greece 🇬🇷 
Meidi-Ya Supermarket
Meidi - Ya Supermarket
Near Singapore, Singapore177 River Valley Road Liang Court Shopping Centre Singapore 179030 63391111 About 261 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Black seedless grapes flown in from Egypt.. 
Isetan Scotts Supermarket
Isetan Singapore
Near Singapore, Singapore656-733-1111 About 264 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Here In Singapore in the basement of Isetan on Scotts is a great market Isetan. The best fruits and vegetables from around the world. These Black seedless grapes were grown in Egypt ! 
1417 S Eastman Ave, Commerce CA
Near East Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 281 days ago, 6/25/19 Sharer's comments : “ Heat and Lejeune “ Organic Sweet Sapphire Grapes Phone: (213) 614-1909 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 336 days ago, 4/30/19 Hy-Vee Near Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States About 482 days ago, 12/05/18 
Henson's Country Foods
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 519 days ago, 10/29/18 Sharer's comments : Black Seedless Grapes spotted at Henson's Country Foods. Fry's Marketplace Near Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States About 675 days ago, 5/26/18 |
