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Anatomy of A Grape

The anatomy of a grape consists of four main parts: the skin (exocarp), pulp (mesocarp), seeds (endocarp), and stem (pedicel and rachis). The skin is rich in color and antioxidants, the pulp is juicy and contains sugars, the seeds hold bitter tannins, and the stem is important for harvest but not edible. Each part plays a significant role in the grape's flavor, structure, and uses in winemaking and consumption.

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Anatomy of A Grape

The anatomy of a grape consists of four main parts: the skin (exocarp), pulp (mesocarp), seeds (endocarp), and stem (pedicel and rachis). The skin is rich in color and antioxidants, the pulp is juicy and contains sugars, the seeds hold bitter tannins, and the stem is important for harvest but not edible. Each part plays a significant role in the grape's flavor, structure, and uses in winemaking and consumption.

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🍇 Anatomy of a Grape:

1. Skin (Exocarp):

○ Outer layer of the grape.

○ Contains most of the grape’s color (especially in red or black grapes).

○ Rich in tannins and antioxidants like resveratrol.

○ Plays a big role in wine flavor and structure.

2. Pulp (Mesocarp):

○ Juicy interior flesh.

○ Contains sugars, acids, and water.

○ White or light green in color, even in red grapes.

○ Major source of juice for eating or winemaking.

3. Seeds (Endocarp):

○ Inside the pulp—usually 1–4 per grape.

○ Contain bitter tannins and oils.

○ Some grape varieties are seedless (cultivated for eating).

○ Seeds can be pressed for grape seed oil.

4. Stem (Pedicel and Rachis):

○ The small stalk attaching the grape to the bunch.

○ Not part of the edible portion but important during harvest.

○ Contains bitter, woody compounds.

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