Coronation (grape)
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Coronation grapes (formally, Sovereign Coronation[1][2][3]: 196 ) are a hybrid variety of table grape developed in Canada.[2] Coronation grapes are popular throughout Canada,[4] and are available during a short period in late summer and early fall.[5] These grapes are characterized by their "vibrant blue-purple"[6] colour, similar to the related Concord variety.[1]
Development
Agriculture Canada's Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland, British Columbia developed the Sovereign Coronation grape in the 1970s.[2] This project was directed by Lyall Denby, as part of the Plant Breeding Program.[2]
The Coronation grape is a hybrid of two North American varieties: the black Patricia (not to be confused with the white Lady Patricia[3]: 197 ) and the Himrod.[2]
Agriculture
Coronation grapes are a "fairly hardy variety" of grape[2] and are most productive in relatively cool climates.[3]: 196–197
The grapes ripen as early as late August, and are consequently available earlier than traditional varieties.[2] Availability ranges from late August to early September in Ontario[4][5][6] and early September to early October in British Columbia.[2]
In 2007, an estimated 2.2 million kilograms of Coronation grapes were produced in Ontario.[6] Despite having only been introduced to the Niagara region in 2000,[6] in 2008 they were the most abundantly grown seedless table grape in southern Ontario.[1]
Use in cuisine
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 273 kJ (65 kcal) | ||||||||||
17 g | |||||||||||
| Sugars | 16 g | ||||||||||
| Dietary fibre | 1 g | ||||||||||
0 g | |||||||||||
| Saturated | 0 g | ||||||||||
| Trans | 0 g | ||||||||||
1 g | |||||||||||
| |||||||||||
| Other constituents | Quantity | ||||||||||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | ||||||||||
Source: Ontario Tender Fruit Producers[5] | |||||||||||
The flavour of the Coronation grape has been variously described as a "sweet-and-sour taste that bursts in the mouth",[1] "sophisticated [and] deliciously sweet",[4] a "mild sweet taste",[5] "distinctive [and] musky",[2] and "an odd, off taste".[3]: 197
The grapes can be eaten fresh, or incorporated into fruit preserves, sauces and desserts.[1][4][5][6] The raw grapes can be stored in a refrigerator for up to ten days, or frozen without loss of colour or flavour.[6]
References
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