Fruit

Skin

Grape skin (the berry exocarp) carries colour, aroma precursors, and much of the tannin in red wine grapes. On table grapes the skin is eaten with the flesh; thickness and toughness vary—some cultivars peel easily, others snap with the pulp. Bloom on the surface is natural and not residue alone. In winemaking, maceration extracts skin compounds; in the kitchen, skins go into the mouth with whole berries or into pomace for grappa and garden compost. Peeling grapes for fine canapés is optional fuss for seedless types. Pesticide residue, when present, concentrates on skins—wash before eating.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

CracklingFreshFriedRoasted

Traits

CollagenCrispableProtective

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 62.7

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.89 g
Saturated Fat 0.05 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 5.02 mg
Salt 0.01 g
Total Carbohydrate 13.1 g
Dietary Fibre 1.94 g
Total Sugars 10.3 g
Complex / starch 1.05 g
Protein 0.57 g
Water 87.3 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 62.7 kcal
Water 87.3 g
Carbohydrates 13.1 g
- Sugars 10.3 g
- Starch 1.05 g
- Fibre 1.94 g
Protein 0.57 g
Fat 0.89 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
  - Omega-3 0.01 g
Vitamins 41.8 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.03 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.03 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.47 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.23 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 17 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.33 mg
- Vitamin K 5.5 µg
Minerals 393 mg
- Major Minerals 391 mg
  - Calcium 53 mg
  - Sodium 5.02 mg
  - Potassium 333 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.01 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.03 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.03 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.47 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.23 · vitamin-b6: 0.09 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 17 · vitamin-e: 0.33 · vitamin-k: 5.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 5.02 · Potassium: 333 · Calcium: 53 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.

History

1800

Skins were valued for crackling, gelatin, and protective cookery across cuisines.