Kohyo grape
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Kyoho Grapes, pronounced kee-OH-ho, are a Concord-like cross between Campbell and Centennial grape varieties. Kyohos are a blackish-purple, or almost black, with large seeds. The skin and seeds are not edible as both are bitter, but the nearly one-inch of meaty flesh inside is deliciously sweet and very juicy. Their high sugar content is complemented by their moderate acidity. In clusters, they resemble a bunch of small plums.
Kyoho grapes make a lovely edible garnish to dress up most anything, plus make great-tasting preserves, jam, desserts, toppings and wine. Puree the seeded pulp to make refreshing juice and to flavor iced beverages. To store, place in a perforated plastic bag; refrigerate. A favorite dessert in Japan is simply a bowl of peeled and chilled Kyoho grapes.
Currently grown and prized in Japan and Korea for their huge size and very sweet flesh.
[edit] Nutritional facts
Cholesterol-free, low in fat and sodium, grapes offer some vitamin C, potassium, thiamine and dietary fiber.
[edit] History
An original Japanese table grape, this grape's name, Kyoho, means "great or big mountain" and was named after Mount Fuji because of its generous size.
