18. Grapes (Part 1): A berry that nourishes blood and improves complexion; anthocyanins help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Grape Chapter

The health benefits of grapes include replenishing qi (vital energy),

Nourishes blood, beautifies skin, and promotes urination.

Pregnant women can drink this regularly to help with iron absorption and promote blood production.

It also has the effect of stabilizing pregnancy;

Raisins contain a lot of iron.

It has a very good effect on anemia.

Grape Encyclopedia

Scientific name: Vitis uinifera L.Vitis labrusca L.

English name: Grape

Other names: Putao, Putao

Grapes belong to the Vitaceae family and are perennial deciduous vines native to West Asia. China

Grapes were introduced to the Central Plains from the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty. Li Shizhen, in his *Compendium of Materia Medica*, states...

The book says: "Grapes, called 'putao' in the Book of Han, can be used to make wine and add it to drinks. When people drink it, they are intoxicated."

However, it is drunk, hence the name. The round ones are called "Grass Dragon Pearls," the long ones are called "Horse Milk Grapes," and the white ones...

The black variety is called Crystal Grape, and the purple variety is called Purple Grape. The Book of Han states that Zhang Qian obtained this grape when he returned from his mission to the Western Regions.

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Grapes were introduced to Taiwan from mainland China around 300 years ago in the early Qing Dynasty, before the retrocession of Taiwan.

Originally intended for home cultivation, its cultivation area was expanded starting in 1955 due to trials and promotion for winemaking.

Production was further boosted by the introduction of the Kyoho variety in 1961, coupled with improved technology and production capacity.

Its utilization has led to a surge in cultivation area, and the latest variety, Honey Red, is from Zhongxing.

The university imported the red strain from Japan and other countries in 1982.

First, in 1997, National Chung Hsing University provided "sterile healthy tissue culture".

"Miao" is characterized by its large berries and beautiful bunches, and has a strong flavor.

It has a pleasant aroma, high sweetness, and an earlier harvest season than Kyoho tea, which enhances its market appeal.

It has strong market competitiveness and is a variety with great development potential in Taiwan.

Grapes, along with strawberries, tomatoes, and raspberries, belong to the berry fruit family.

With a long history and diverse varieties, besides the familiar deep purple and light green...

In addition, there are those that are almost white or almost black, as well as red and yellow.

Of these, the most widely used by humans is for brewing alcohol; in addition, it is also used for eating raw and processing.

There are also quite a few varieties of fruit juice, jam, and raisins.

Grape nutritional components

Grapes are rich in easily absorbed sugars such as fructose and glucose, as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, and C, and protein.

It contains substances such as amino acids, anthocyanins, grape polyphenols, and flavonoids.

Anthocyanins are antioxidants that can remove waste from blood vessels.

Maintaining healthy cells has a very good preventive effect against cardiovascular diseases;

It can block the proliferation of free radicals and help cells resist free radicals.

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It has functions such as preventing blood vessel rupture and bleeding.

Functions and effects of grapes

Grapes are a type of berry fruit in which the seeds are surrounded by pulp; they can be used as...

Fresh fruit, wine, raisins, grape juice, grape fruit

Jam. The roots, stems, leaves, fruit, seeds, and skins of grapes are all rich in nutrients.

Nutrients and minerals.

Grapes contain vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and protein.

Grapes contain nutrients, amino acids, fats, and various minerals. Traditional Chinese medicine records that grapes have the effect of relaxing muscles and tendons.

It has functions such as nourishing blood, stimulating appetite and strengthening the spleen, and aiding digestion. Those who suffer from poor appetite during the hot summer months can benefit from consuming it regularly.

It may help stimulate the appetite. After washing, it can be frozen or refrigerated before eating, and it can also be served as a refreshing treat in the hot summer.

It's nutritious and refreshing, with many benefits.

Grapes offer numerous health benefits, including replenishing qi and blood, beautifying the skin, and promoting urination. They are also beneficial for pregnant women.

Regular consumption can help with iron absorption, thus promoting blood production, and also has a calming effect on the fetus; raisins

It contains a large amount of iron, which is very effective in treating anemia. It also helps with mild urethral pain.

It has a special effect on inflammation and frequent urination.

Grapes are also very effective in moisturizing skin and hair.

Grape seed oil, extracted from grape seeds, is a very refreshing cosmetic.

Cosmetic ingredients, rich in free radical scavengers, can combat aging.

Its refreshing and easily absorbed texture has also made it widely popular among women who love beauty in recent years.

Grape juice is also excellent for lowering cholesterol and contains flavonoids.

It has the functions of preventing blood vessel rupture and bleeding, preventing spasms, and preventing convulsions.

It has physiological functions such as inflammation, diuresis, lowering blood pressure, antioxidation, and cancer prevention.

Anthocyanins, found in grape skins and seeds, are currently receiving widespread attention.

"Fluoride" is an antioxidant that can prevent "low-density lipoprotein" in blood plasma from being converted into hydrogen sulfide.

Oxidation reduces the attack of oxidized low-density lipoprotein by phagocytes in the blood vessel wall.

To prevent these lipoproteins from accumulating on the blood vessel walls and causing blockages, and to clear...

It removes waste from blood vessels and maintains cell health, thus having a very good preventive effect against cardiovascular diseases.

Anthocyanins are mainly found in the purplish-red grape skin; if not...

If you drink grape juice that has been pressed with the skins on, or wine made from fermented grapes, then

Unavailable. Patients with cardiovascular disease and heart disease should...

You should drink more freshly squeezed grape juice with the skin on, or drink it regularly.

Drinking red wine in moderation is good for your health.

Grapes also contain "grape polyphenols," which are strong and effective.

Anti-free radical molecules, which can not only block the proliferation of free radicals, but also...

Grapes can also help cells fight free radicals. They are rich in fructose and glucose, among other things.

Easily absorbed sugars can quickly provide the body with the energy it needs.

Exercise depletes your energy, but a glass of grape juice can help you recover quickly and feel refreshed.

It became "a living dragon".

Grapes also contain a large amount of B vitamins (including B1, B3, and B5), which are beneficial to humans.

Without vitamin B, our muscles cannot function flexibly, and our internal organs cannot function properly.

Even with normal functioning, metabolism can still be disrupted. But most importantly, grapes are full of various...

Minerals, such as iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium, are essential building blocks for our bodies.

It plays an important role in weaving, and it can also balance eating disorders, helping us...

Cleanse the body of toxins produced by food residue.

The French love to eat high-fat foods, and their cholesterol and blood sugar levels are high.

Their blood pressure is as high as that of Americans, but their chance of having a heart attack is only...

That's one-third of the population of Americans. The reasons for this phenomenon are multifaceted.

Scholars believe it's because the French are accustomed to eating...

Drinking red wine is a good idea, as the antioxidants in red wine can help...

It is related to the effective removal of waste from blood vessels. Red wine comes from fermentation.

Grape juice is a good alternative to alcohol, but many people are hesitant to drink it.

If you drink wine instead, you won't have to worry about excessive drinking or alcohol allergies.

Grape growing season and origin

Grapes thrive in dry, well-ventilated, and well-drained environments during the summer. Kyoho grapes are best enjoyed fresh.

It can be produced year-round, with summer fruits from June to August, autumn fruits from September to November, and winter fruits...

Spring fruits (grown in greenhouses) are harvested from December to February, while summer and winter fruits are harvested from March to June.

Production is available in all areas, and the output is the most affordable and of the highest quality. Currently, it is used to regulate the production period or through refrigeration.

Through proper processing, fresh fruit can be supplied year-round.

The main production areas in Taiwan are located in the low-altitude mountains of Miaoli County, Taichung County, and Nantou County.

The hillsides and paddy fields of Changhua County are mostly planted with the Kyoho variety, while the Golden Fragrance and Honey varieties are also present.

The largest production area for red chrysanthemums is in Erlin Township and Puxin Township, Changhua County.

grape varieties

The genus *Vitis* comprises approximately 60 species worldwide, with about 25 species found in Taiwan. Cultivated varieties worldwide include European and American strains.

There are two main strains of the Asian strain, and most of the varieties currently cultivated in Taiwan are hybrids of these two strains.

European hybrid tetraploid varieties have a summer fruiting period of 85 to 95 days from flowering to harvest, while winter fruiting...

Flowering takes 95 to 105 days to mature, making it the most produced fresh fruit variety in Taiwan.

It belongs to the mid-season fresh-eating variety, with each fruit weighing 15 to 16 grams. The peel is relatively thick and purplish-black.

The disadvantages are that the fruit is prone to falling off and threshing.

A hybrid variety from Europe and America, yellowish-white in color, used for brewing; fragrant and sweet when ripe; large bunches.

Medium-sized fruit, round in shape, easy to cultivate, but prone to cracking or falling off if it rains during the ripening period.

A late-maturing hybrid variety from Europe and America, purplish-black in color, used for brewing and juice production, with medium-sized bunches.

The fruit is small and round, with densely packed berries without gaps.

Honey Red grapes are a hybrid red variety with large, abundant berries.

It has an earlier harvest season than Kyoho grapes and possesses a richer aroma and honey flavor.

It has a high sugar content (over 20 degrees Brix), a thin peel, and is easy to eat.

Cracked fruit. Red grapes have always been a favorite among Taiwanese people during festivals.

This resulted in a supply shortage, causing prices to be several times higher than those of Kyoho.

Grape Selection Secrets

When purchasing, choose bunches of fruit that are large, firm, and elastic, and are purplish-black in color.

Grapes with no loose berries and a bloomy coating are best. A simple way to wash grapes is to first use...

Cut the grapes with scissors and place them in a small bowl. Soak them in clean water twice, then add a pinch of salt and soak.

Clean it, then rinse it two to three times with water.

The bloom on grape skins is an organic substance that protects the fruit. (Orchard management...)

Well-processed fruit has a thick, even bloom covering its surface, the components of which are beneficial to health.

Before eating, simply rinse the whole bunch with water to remove dust or other impurities; there's no need to wash away the fruit powder.

Slight negligence in orchard management, such as slow bagging and insufficient fruit ripening, resulted in fruit...

Grapes with little bloom are not necessarily of good quality; bloom is also an indicator of quality.

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When buying grapes, ordinary consumers often find it difficult to distinguish between bloom and pesticide residue.

Spots. Fruit powder is a layer of fine white wax distributed on the fruit peel, which can be removed with a gentle rub.