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Beauty Seedless is a firm skinned, tender fleshed newer
variety of seedless grape. It has mild, spicy/sweet flavor and
when ripe is a dark blue/black color with a slight bloom. the
bunches should be heavy for their size.
As with all grapes, Beauty Seedless are low in sodium, high
in anti-oxidants, have food amounts of fiber, and are low in
calories, with 70 per cup. Grapes do not get sweeter after
picking, so color is the best indicator for ripeness and sweet
flavor. Look for grapes that are plump and firmly attached to
pliable stems. Avoid soft or wrinkled fruits. Grapes are sold
ripe and ready to eat. Refrigerate unwashed. They will keep
will for up to 7 days at 38-40 degrees F. Just before service,
rinse grapes with cool water. One pound of seedless
grapes with yield 3 cups. Here are three in-depth and
excellent grape sites for information, recipes and more: http://www.tablegrape.com/rev99/index.htm http://www.dole5aday.com/encyclopedia/Grapes/grapes_types.html
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