In China, grapes are commonly referred to as imported varieties of grapes. They are loved by the public for their crisp texture, large size, and sweet and sour taste. Grapes, known as the "king of grapes," have thin skin and a lot of flesh. It is difficult to peel the skin intact, and there is usually a thin layer of frost on the skin. Can grape skin be eaten?
Grape skin can be eaten
Grape skin can be eaten. People often spit out the skin when eating grapes because the skin has a bitter taste. They think that the skin is not only unpleasant in taste but also lacks nutritional value. However, from a nutritional perspective, the grape skin can be eaten after washing the grapes thoroughly. It is also highly nutritious.
What nutrients are in grape skin?
Resveratrol
Resveratrol, found in grape skin, is a natural polyphenolic substance. It is a chemical preventive agent for tumors and also acts as a chemical preventive agent for reducing platelet aggregation, preventing and treating atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases.
Tannins
As another important substance in grape skin, tannins have the preventive effect of cardiovascular diseases and also have beauty benefits such as firming, anti-wrinkle, sun protection, whitening, moisturizing, and antibacterial effects.
Anthocyanins
Anthocyanins are pure natural antioxidants. They have the effects of nourishing the skin, enhancing skin immunity, inhibiting bacteria and inflammation, improving vision, relieving eye fatigue, reducing blood pressure, and preventing cancer and mutations.
Phenol
Natural polyphenols in grape skin can bind with proteins in viruses or bacteria, making them lose the ability to cause infectious diseases. It is particularly effective against hepatitis viruses, poliovirus, etc., making it a natural antiviral substance.
How to wash grape skin thoroughly?
Although grape skin has high nutritional value, grapes sold in the market generally have pesticide residues. Therefore, to eat grape skin, you need to wash the grapes thoroughly. Here are a few methods to wash grapes.
1. Toothpaste cleaning: Cut the grapes from the stems with scissors, put them in a bowl, add a little water, squeeze some toothpaste in your hand, rub your hands together, and then gently rub the grapes. After pouring out the dirty water, rinse with clean water.
2. Flour cleaning: Put the grapes in a container and add a little flour. Soak for a while, then shake and wash them by hand. Rinse with clean water.
3. Salt cleaning: Fill a bowl with water, add a little salt, soak the grapes for 10-15 minutes, gently scrub the surface of the grapes, pour out the dirty water, and rinse with clean water.
