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The Grape contains 80% water, fibre, is high in calories, carbohydrates (glucose and fructose = sugars). The grapes have a high blood purifying power and it is very interesting to do a detox cure every autumn. It consists of eating only grapes for 3 days (2 or 3 kg/day). It is ideal and also helps you lose weight.Grapes contain: -Vitamins: C, A lot, B6, B1, B2, E.- Minerals: Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Sodium.- Others: Folic Acid, Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, Tannins (give colour and aroma to the wine), Antioxidants, Oxaltic Acid. It has beneficial properties for:
- Purifying and detoxifying.- Intestinal transit problems, constipation (eat them with skin and petites)- Diuretic.- Immune system: lowered defences, produces red and white blood cells, formation of antibodies.- Transmission and generation of nervous and muscular impulses.- Good brain function.- Anticancer.- Anticancer.- Antioxidant.- Antioxidant.- Antioxidant.- Antioxidant.- Antioxidant.- Antioxidant.- Antioxidant.- Antioxidant.- Antioxidant Good brain function.- Anticarcinogenic.- Cardiovascular and degenerative problems.- Hypertension.- Cholesterol- Gout- Uric acid.- Stress.- Pregnant women: good development of the nervous system.-It is NOT recommended for kidney stones.
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There are 600 species of the climbing vine bush. The grapes grow in the form of bunches on the vines (common or European vines) and their vineyards are called vineyards or vineyards. 20 species of the genus Vitis exist and are classified according to what they are intended for (as table fruit, table wine, juice or must, sultanas...) and according to their size, colour, taste, shape, quality Grapes as table fruit: Grapes as table fruit:
Moscatel (Spain)
Sweetwater
Lambrusca (American) Sweetwater
Muscadina (South EEUUD.O. Vinalopó (Alicante-Spain) Muscadina (South EEUUD.O. Vinalopó (Alicante-Spain)
-Raisins:
- Malaga D.O.
-- Malaga D.O.
- Raisins
- Corinthian Raisins (Greece)
- Sultanas
- Pasasas Sultanas
-Table wine grapes:
- Red wine grapes: Merlot, Garnacha Tinto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Carignan, Syrah, Tempranillo, Tintorera and Gracian
- White Wine Grapes: Palomino, Moscatel, Macabeo, Chardonnay, Carnacha Blanca.
Table wines, in a concise way we could classify them as: White, Rosé, Red and dessert wines (mistela, moscatel).
When you buy them you should make sure that the skin is smooth and free of pitting. To find out if they are too ripe, take the bunch and shake it gently, if some berries fall, choose a less ripe one. They will keep in the fridge for 10 or 15 days
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The grapes as table fruit are delicious, sweet and fresh. They are usually eaten as they are, on their own. However, some people add them to Macedonia
Raisins are very energetic. In sultanas everything is concentrated in calories, vitamins, carbohydrates or sugars, potassium... They are ideal for sportsmen and women and for children, in times of great physical and mental exhaustion. Raisins are also used in the preparation of fruit and vegetables
They are also used in pastry making or at home to make cakes and tarts. The grape juice or must is also very tasty. The best time to eat grapes is from August, until the arrival of winter. The best time to eat grapes is from August, until the arrival of winter
Suggested recipes: Suggested recipes: Suggested recipes:
Crumbs with grapes
Pisco Sour from Peru
White Garlic with grapes
New Year's Eve party
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