Speaking of grapes in Xinjiang, more people think of raisins, yes! Xinjiang raisins occupy most of the market, with high sugar content and rich nutrition. Many people who travel or travel to and from inland cities like to carry some raisins, which is a specialty of Xinjiang. Bring these delicacies to their hometown and let more people taste them.
Why are grapes in Xinjiang so famous? Partly because of climatic conditions, low terrain, high temperature and little rain, abundant sunshine, large temperature difference between day and night, a lot of sugar has been precipitated, and partly because there are many varieties, which are all called grapes, but in the eyes of Xinjiang fruit farmers, Xinjiang varieties can be subdivided.
Seedless white grape has a long history of cultivation in Xinjiang, and it takes nearly 140 days from germination to maturity. As the name implies, seedless white grapes have no seeds, so they are also called "seedless dew", with high sugar content and sweet taste. It can be dried or brewed. The flesh is translucent and crisp and sweet.
Among seedless grapes, mare's milk is the most representative, which is named after its shape like mare's nipple. Mature grape fruit is cylindrical, sweet and juicy, crisp and tender in taste, with small fruit grains. Horse milk is suitable for fresh food, transportation and storage, but not for brewing and drying.
Muna grape, also known as winter grape, is a late-maturing variety, resistant to storage, handling, high sugar content, sweet and sour taste and excellent flavor. Among the freshest grapes, Muna grape occupies a place, and Muna grape from Artux region is the most precious and of the highest quality.
The name of pink toffee is like a girl, and the pink coat reveals girlish temperament. This name is suitable for beautiful women. Pink toffee candy originated in foreign countries, with gorgeous appearance, soft and crisp quality, sweet and sour taste and storage resistance. It is a late-maturing variety and is most suitable for canning.
ChristianRandPhillips grapes are flat, long and even in shape. It is famous for its large particles, with a maximum weight of 9.7 grams. It is green and transparent, and it tastes fresh. In ancient times, it was even presented to the emperor for appreciation. The entrance is crisp and sweet, with a strong rose fragrance, which makes people intoxicated. Because of the sweetness of this rose, it becomes unique and is welcomed by people.
Blackcurrant is seedless, deep and bright in color, and originated in Russia. It has a natural and fragrant taste and comprehensive nutrition. It can not only make wine, but also be dried into raisins. Blackcurrant raisin is one of the representatives of Xinjiang raisins, also known as black beans and black roses. It is a rare variety in the world, and its nutritional value is slightly higher than other varieties.
Hotan Red Grape is located in Hotan area, where there is an old vine of 1850, which can be called the "originator" of the grape industry. The grapes produced are particularly delicious and are the main representatives of Hotan red grapes. Hotan Red Grape is a high-yield variety with uniform grain, soft and sweet meat and rich nutrition. It can be dried into raisins and brewed into wine.
Xinyu grape has purple-red appearance, beautiful color, moderate skin thickness, juicy pulp, sweet and sour taste and stable yield. Xinyu grape is a hybrid of Hongti and Rizamat. The maximum weight of a single fruit can reach 65,438+065,438+0.6g, which is resistant to transportation and storage, with wide adaptability and the best umami flavor.
Saussurea involucrata has one characteristic that other grapes don't have. When it comes to grapes, many people will say that they are like agate, but Saussure grapes break this rule. Their particles are very small and pitifully few. More than a dozen Saussurea involucrata grapes must be picked in late summer and autumn harvest to exceed the weight of one grape.
Lady red grape, also known as crimson grape, is a seedless grape variety with high sugar content, as high as 10%. Its appearance is conical, the fruit weighs about 4 grams, and the flesh is bright red and crisp, which is easy to store, carry or give gifts.
By listening to this name, we can know that the grapes are round, red and big. The maximum single grain can reach 15g and one ear can reach 1200g. The peel is medium thick, the color is dark purple, and the flesh is hard, crisp and sweet.
Cris grape has an oval shell, no seeds, bright red appearance and crisp flesh. Introduced to China in the 1990s, the fruit has high yield, slightly sour taste and is mainly sweet. Its meat is very hard, it can be sliced with a sharp knife for sale, and it can be stored and transported for a long distance.
In addition to these varieties, there are about 600 varieties in Xinjiang, of which more than a dozen are mainly cultivated.
Grape itself contains a lot of nutrients, which is suitable for eating all year round and beneficial to human health.