- Grapes - Always associated with the Greek fertility deity Dionysus, grapes were eaten during the wild orgies held in his honour. The Roman equivalent, Bacchus, was also identified with grapes and wine. Grapes are very nutritious. In addition to glucose and fructose they are rich in vitamin C and B especially in the lighter-skinned varieties. They also contain quantities of iron, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.
The most delicious and sensuous dessert grapes are the different varieties of muscatel grown in various parts of the world.
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