Fruit

Stem

Grape stems (rachis and pedicels) are the green woody framework of the cluster—fibrous, astringent, and not eaten as a vegetable. Fresh green stems signal recent harvest; brown brittle stems mean older fruit. In whole-cluster wine ferments, stems add tannin and herbal notes if ripe enough; green stems can taste bitter. Kitchen use is mostly as a handle for serving clusters or as compost after destemming. Do not cook stems into sauces unless a recipe specifically wants that astringency. Destem before juicing for clean, stem-free juice.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

FreshSautéedSlicedStock

Traits

AromaticCrunchyFibrous

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 56.7

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.3 g
Saturated Fat 0.05 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 5.28 mg
Salt 0.01 g
Total Carbohydrate 12.3 g
Dietary Fibre 1.95 g
Total Sugars 10.4 g
Complex / starch 1.02 g
Protein 0.79 g
Water 86.3 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 56.7 kcal
Water 86.3 g
Carbohydrates 12.3 g
- Sugars 10.4 g
- Starch 1.02 g
- Fibre 1.95 g
Protein 0.79 g
Fat 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
  - Omega-3 0.01 g
Vitamins 37.8 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.03 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.04 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 14.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.28 mg
- Vitamin K 4.6 µg
Minerals 245 mg
- Major Minerals 243 mg
  - Calcium 29 mg
  - Sodium 5.28 mg
  - Potassium 209 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: 0.04 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.39 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.2 · vitamin-b6: 0.08 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 14.2 · vitamin-e: 0.28 · vitamin-k: 4.6 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 5.28 · Potassium: 209 · Calcium: 29 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Stem of Grape: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1800

Stems were used whole, chopped, or as aromatic bases in stocks and stir-fries.