KACHEN #28 (Autumn 2021) English Edition

SEASONAL FRUIT
5 FACTS ABOUT
GRAPES
EVEN THE SEEDS
ARE HEALTHY
Those who prefer seedless
grape varieties should nevertheless
bear in mind that the
seeds contain anti-inflammatory
and germ-killing
substances that the body
can use when you bite into
them. They also increase
fibre content and thus aid
digestion.
An initiative of the Luxembourgish
Government in the framework of the plan
“Gesond iessen, Méi beweegen”.
More infos: gimb.public.lu
GRAPES ARE
ALWAYS IN SEASON
Domestic grapes and those
from the Mediterranean
region can be found on
the shelves from the end
of August to November, in
summer they come from
Egypt and Israel and at
the start of the year
from South Africa,
Chile and Argentina.
STRONG FOR CELLS
& IMMUNE SYSTEM
Grapes, especially the red
ones, contain many antioxidants
such as resveratrol
and OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins)
– particularly
in the skin – which are said
to reduce the risk of diabetes
and cardiovascular disease,
as well as protect the cells of
the skin. Grapes also contain
lutein, which is said to help
prevent eye damage, such as
cataracts.
NO POST-RIPENING
Table grapes do not ripen after
harvesting. Therefore, you should
only buy fully ripe berries that still
have the waxy condensation, the
so-called “scented film,” on their
skin. This should only be washed off
shortly before consumption, as it
prevents the fruit from ageing too
quickly. This way, grapes will keep in
the fruit basket for 4 – 5 days, and in
the refrigerator for up to 14 days.
TABLE OR WINE
GRAPES
If you have ever tasted grapes
directly from a vineyard, you
might not have enjoyed them
so much. In contrast to table
grapes, wine grapes are much
smaller, seedier and thicker-skinned
fruit with a higher
acid content that is particularly
important for wine
production.
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KACHEN No.28 | AUTUMN 21