Grape leaves, the leaves of the
grapevine
''Vitis'' (grapevine) is a genus of 81 accepted species of vining plants in the flowering plant family Vitaceae. The genus consists of species predominantly from the Northern Hemisphere. It is economically important as the source of grapes, bot ...
plant, are used in the cuisines of a number of cultures. They may be obtained fresh, or
preserved in jars or cans. The leaves are commonly rolled or stuffed with mixtures of meat and rice to produce
dolma
Dolma ( Turkish for "stuffed") is a family of stuffed dishes associated with Ottoman cuisine, typically made with a filling of rice, minced meat, offal, seafood, fruit, or any combination of these inside either a leaf wrapping or a hollow or h ...
(often,
sarma), found widely in the Mediterranean, Caucasus, Balkans, and Middle East. They may also be used in various other recipes and dishes.
When cut into smaller pieces they are used as a savory addition to soups that include greens and cabbage.
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Nutrition
Canned grape leaves (cooked, salted) are 76% water, 12%
carbohydrate
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s, 4%
protein
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, and 2%
fat
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The term often refers specif ...
.
In a reference amount of , the leaves supply 69
calorie
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s and are a rich source (20% or more of the
Daily Value
In the U.S. and Canada, the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) is used in nutrition labeling on food and dietary supplement products to indicate the daily intake level of a nutrient that is considered to be sufficient to meet the requirements of 97â ...
, DV) of
sodium
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(119% DV),
vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is an essential nutrient. The term "vitamin A" encompasses a group of chemically related organic compounds that includes retinol, retinyl esters, and several provitamin (precursor) carotenoids, most not ...
(105% DV),
copper
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(95% DV),
pantothenic acid
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is a B vitamin and an essential nutrient. All animals need pantothenic acid in order to synthesize coenzyme A (CoA), which is essential for cellular energy production and for the synthesis and degradation of prote ...
(43% DV), and several other
B vitamins
B vitamins are a class of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in Cell (biology), cell metabolism and synthesis of red blood cells. They are a chemically diverse class of compounds.
Dietary supplements containing all eight are referr ...
and
dietary minerals
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.
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Gallery
File:Grape leaves sold in jars.png, Preserved grape leaves in jars
File:Stuffed grape leaves with yogurt mint sauce.jpg, Stuffed grape leaves with yogurt mint sauce
Mint sauce is a green sauce popular in the United Kingdom, made from finely chopped spearmint leaves soaked in vinegar, and a small amount of sugar. It is a traditional accompaniment to roast lamb.
Background
There are many different species o ...
See also
* Grape seed
A grape is a fruit, botanically a berry, of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus ''Vitis''. Grapes are a non- climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters.
The cultivation of grapes began approximately 8,00 ...
* List of grape dishes
This is a list of notable grape dishes and foods that are prepared using grapes as a primary ingredient. Raisin dishes and foods are also included in this article.
Grape dishes and foods
A grape is a fruit, botanically a berry, of the decidu ...
References
Leaves
A leaf (: leaves) is a principal appendage of the stem of a vascular plant, usually borne laterally above ground and specialized for photosynthesis. Leaves are collectively called foliage, as in "autumn foliage", while the leaves, stem, ...
Leaves
Middle Eastern cuisine
Mediterranean cuisine
Stuffed vegetable dishes
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