About Grapes
Grapes are grown in temperate climates across the world, including Southern Europe, Africa, Australia and North and South America. The majority of grapes grown in the US are from California. Up to 8,000 years ago, people first cultivated grape vines in what is now the Middle East. And Iran is the tenth largest producer of grapes (Iran Grape) in the world, and Malayer city is the largest producer of grapes in Iran.
Today, 72 million tons of grapes are grown each year worldwide, mostly to produce wine. Every year, 7.2 trillion gallons of wine are produced. Grapes are also a popular finger food.
The nature of Grapes
Grape fruit is grainy and seedless. Available in Red, Black, Yellow, or Green. Suitable temperature for cultivation is 15 degrees to 40 degrees Celsius. The most important grape producers are: France, Italy and Germany. For wine and liquor consumption and … Iran is the tenth largest producer of grapes in the world, and Malayer city is the largest producer of grapes in Iran.
Cashmere Grapes
Every year from the beginning of July to the end of August, the first export grape of Iran is the green and elongated Cashmere grape (Pikami). It is exported to Russia and other countries in good tonnage.
Iran’s export raisins and its popularity in the world
Iran has the third place after Turkey and America in the export of raisins.
Raisins are one of the most popular dried fruit products in the world, which are obtained from grapes. This member of dried fruits is rich in iron, calcium, potassium, antioxidants and vitamins. Raisins for export form a large part of Iran’s dried fruit exports.
Raisins exported to different parts of the world are used in various foods, salads and dried fruits.
Nutrition
Grapes are high in several important nutrients. One cup (151 grams) of red or green grapes contains the following nutrients:
- Calories: 104
- Carbs: 27.3 grams
- Protein: 1.1 grams
- Fat: 0.2 grams
- Fiber: 1.4 grams
- Vitamin C: 27% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Vitamin K: 28% of the RDI
- Thiamine: 7% of the RDI
- Riboflavin: 6% of the RDI
- Vitamin B6: 6% of the RDI
- Potassium: 8% of the RDI
- Copper: 10% of the RDI
- Manganese: 5% of the RDI
Health Benefits
Grapes are a sweet, low-fat and low-calorie treat. If you are trying to reduce your intake of processed foods or added sugars, grapes can be a good substitute for snacks like cookies and candy. Most of the health benefits of grapes come from the vitamins they contain. Here are some of the ways in which the nutrients in grapes may boost health.
- Cancer
- Heart health
- Blood pressure
- Constipation
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy
- Eye health
- Acne