Grapes ( Vitis Vinifera ) - HS Code: 08061000

A grape is a fruit, botanically a berry, of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus Vitis. Grapes can be eaten fresh as table grapes or they can be used for making wine, jam, grape juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar, and grape seed oil. Grapes are a non-climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters.

    Though grapes are high in sugar, they have a low glycaemic index.

    Grapes offer a wealth of health benefits due to their high nutrient and antioxidant contents.

    Grapes is available with AM Global Traders round the year.

Benefits:

▣ Grapes contain many important vitamins and minerals, including more than one-quarter of the RDIs for vitamins C and K.

▣ Grapes are high in antioxidants, beneficial plant compounds that may protect against chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

▣ Grapes contain many beneficial plant compounds, such as resveratrol, that may protect against various types of cancer, including colon cancer and breast cancer.

▣ Compounds in grapes and red wine may protect against heart disease. Grapes may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

▣ Though grapes are high in sugar, they have a low glycaemic index. Additionally, compounds in grapes may protect against high blood sugar.

▣ Grapes contain several compounds, such as resveratrol, lutein and zeaxanthin, that may protect against common eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

▣ Grapes contain many nutrients important for bone health, including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin K. Studies in rats have shown that grapes may have protective effects on bones, but human studies are needed to confirm these benefits.

▣ Grapes contain several compounds that have shown beneficial effects against certain bacteria, viruses and yeast infections.

▣ Resveratrol in grapes has been shown to activate genes associated with slower aging and longer lifespan.

▣ Grapes contain compounds that may have anti-inflammatory effects, which may protect against certain heart and bowel diseases.

▣ Grapes are delicious and easy to add to your diet for breakfast, lunch, dinner or simply as a convenient, healthy snack.