Black grapes are a variety of grape with a deep purple to black skin, known for their sweet taste, rich colour, and powerful health benefits. They are commonly consumed fresh, as juice, or dried (as raisins), and are also used in winemaking.
Nutritional Information (per 100g of black grapes):
- Water content: 74%
- Energy: 94 calories
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Protein: 1.4 grams
- Fat: 0.7 grams
- Fiber: 1.6 grams
- Folate: 1.6 micrograms
- Vitamin C: 27 milligrams
Health Benefits:
Heart Health:
- Rich in anthocyanins and flavanones that improve elasticity of blood vessels.
- Helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol.
- Nitrates in grapes make blood vessels more elastic and promote circulation.
- A UK study over 24 years on 43,880 people showed that regular black grape juice reduced heart disease risk significantly.
- Drinking black grape juice weekly is scientifically proven to lower the risk of heart issues.
Diabetes Management:
- High in resveratrol, which improves insulin sensitivity.
- Reduces insulin resistance by helping sugar enter cells more effectively.
- Chinese research (2015 & 2023) confirmed black grape seed juice helps prevent type 2 diabetes.
Anti-Cancer Properties:
- Contains powerful antioxidants that promote apoptosis (death of cancer cells).
- Especially effective for breast, lung, and prostate cancers.
Skin Health:
- Protects against UV-induced inflammation and allergies.
- Prevents wrinkles and dryness.
- Spanish research shows drinking black grape juice improves skin protection.
