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Ancient legends say that the roots of grapes come from the Mediterranean basin. Its cultivation and harvesting is a ritual that has always occupied a central place in the culture of the peoples of this region. Harvesting often turned into feasts, banquets and rituals.
It was first cultivated by the Sumerians and Phoenicians, the Greeks exalted it as a sacred fruit of the gods, and thanks to this, the cultivation of vineyards had a significant improvement in quality, and the Romans later spread it widely in the old continent.
Properties and benefits of grapes
The sweetness that distinguishes grapes is accompanied by important nutritional properties. Grapes, especially black grapes, are considered a natural antioxidant with their high content of bioflavonoids, which slow down the formation of free radicals and help resist the oxidation of LDL.
The benefits of grapes do not stop there, because this fruit, so beloved, has a valuable protective effect on our heart, and the phenol content in the grape skin helps the blood to avoid the formation of thrombotic plaques.
Its sweet nature and quercetin, another bioflavonoid found in red grapes, make it a real mine of energy, ideal for facing depletion, typically during the change of season. Moderate consumption is recommended only for children due to the difficulties associated with digestion of the skin and diabetics due to the high content of sugars.
Raisins
The production of raisins dates back to the Ottoman Empire: a legend tells how a sultan, fighting a tiger, forgot a bunch of grapes in the sun. Thus, the grapes dried up and turned into raisins with high sweetness. Today there is a great variety of raisins. They are made from grapes with small, sweet berries, without seeds and have thick skin.
You can also prepare at home by hanging the bunches in a dry and warm place. Thus, the fruits will reach the typical dehydrated appearance / depending on the climate, they can be stored for several months in a closet /.
Vine leaves
Given the excellent nutritional properties of vine leaves, they are widely used in the cuisine of Greece, Turkey, Arab countries and in our country. It is common to consume vine leaves stuffed with minced meat, rice or various mixes.
The leaves are most suitable in their early development. After thorough washing and scalding, you can use them in the recipe of your choice. And to be available all year round, they are salted and canned in brine or oil.
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