The California Collection Seedless Grapes Review

I recently made a great "find" at Dominick's -- The California Collection Seedless Grape Medley (distributed by Royal Moonlight Corporation of Reedley, CA).  The plastic container held about two pounds of assorted grapes -- green, red, and dark purple.  Although I didn't actually open the package until three days later, none of the fruit was bruised and was of such good quality that I could have sworn it had just been picked off the vine that morning.  Grapes of any color are a great addition to the festive cornucopia of late summer and autumn fruits and although they are a tad high in carbs, they are also good for us.

STATS:

According to NutritionData.com, a one-cup serving contains 104 calories with two calories from fat.  There are zero each total, saturated and trans fats, zero cholesterol, three mg. sodium, 27 grams total carbs, one gram dietary fiber, 23 grams sugars and one gram protein.  The bountiful blessings of this beautiful fruit also include:  2% (D.V.) Vitamin A and Calcium, 27% Vitamin C, and 3% Iron.

TASTE TIP:

Most people seem to have personal preferences when it comes to type of grapes.  Green grapes tend to be a little "tart", dark purple grapes are the sweetest and most mellow, while the "red" grapes pack a flavor which combines the best qualities of both and seems to be the popular favorite.  Try to stick to seedless grapes for convenience and eating pleasure.  Fresh grapes can enhance the flavor of many salads or other recipes, or they can serve as perfect snacks and desserts by themselves.  They are an attractive part of any festive fruit centerpiece or holiday cornucopia.  When Thanksgiving comes, the bountfiul abundance of grapes, especially The California Collection Seedless Grape Medley, will be something else to be thankful for!