Grapes, scientifically known as Vitis Vinifera, are produced the most in Europe, especially in Italy. They are commonly known as the fruits that 'most inspired people yet led to their downfall'. This obviously refers to wine, a well-known product that we get from grapes. The origin of grapes goes back to middle Asia, where cultivation started 8000 years B.C. As for viticulture, it was started by the greeks 100 years B.C, and then later moved to Europe (Germany, Italy, France, Spain).
A wide variety of grapes are present, some are used for wine making and some are used for eating. For example, concord grapes are a type of grapes used to make grape juice, which is pasteurised and processed by ultra filtration.
Raisins are derivatives of grapes, and are produced by drying grapes in sulfur dioxide atmosphere. Due to their widespread popularity, farmers have artificially selected plants to make them softer, reduce their stickiness, and increase their pleasing flavor.
A wide variety of grapes are present, some are used for wine making and some are used for eating. For example, concord grapes are a type of grapes used to make grape juice, which is pasteurised and processed by ultra filtration.
Raisins are derivatives of grapes, and are produced by drying grapes in sulfur dioxide atmosphere. Due to their widespread popularity, farmers have artificially selected plants to make them softer, reduce their stickiness, and increase their pleasing flavor.
Citiation:
Simpson, B., & Ogorzaly, M. (2013). Fruits and Nuts of Temperate Regions. In Plants In Our World: Economic Botany. McGrawhill.
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