Grapes Military Produce Group

General Information:

Grapes are a great addition to any diet, they are a delectable, low calorie, treat. They can come with seeds or seedless. Some of the most popular ways to enjoy grapes include eating them fresh, making into preserves and jellies and drying into raisins.

Selection and Storage:

Grapes should be firm, plump and well colored. Freshness can be determined by the stem; the greener the stem, the fresher the grapes. Before storing, remove any spoiled grapes with broken skins or browning from the bunch and keep refrigerated.

Preparation and Cooking:

Washing and removing grapes from their stems is all that is needed to prepare grapes to be consumed.