It is a natural food color extracted from the peel of the grape by the concentration, filtration, refining and sterilization processes. Its main composition is anthocyanins. It is a purple-red liquid or powder that dissolves easily in water and alcohol solutions. Its hue will be affected by the different values of pH: Crimson red in acid and blue in solution alkaline. It has good thermal and light holding. It is widely used in wine, cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, cakes, jam and so on.
Rich in vitamins A, B and C, the grape contains many trace elements in balancing perfectly assimilated by the body. Every grain of grape is covered with yeast-rich bloom. Energy, remineralizing, detoxifying, refreshing, laxative, grapes also has an effect on memory, the cell renewal, or the protection of blood vessels. Consumption of grape is particularly indicated in cases of infections to repetition, liver, nervous or digestive problems, hypertension, constipation and insomnia. The skin of the grape can be indigestible, especially if it is not properly washed.
