Zante grape
[ ZAN-tee ]
In the United States, where California is the major grower, this tiny (1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter) purple
GRAPE is predominantly used to make the dried
CURRANT. The seedless, very sweet Zante
GRAPE also still flourishes in Greece, where it originated. Fresh Zantes can sometimes be found from late summer to late fall in specialty produce markets. Trendy restaurants often use tiny clusters of them as a garnish. They're available year-round as dried
CURRANTs. See also
GRAPE;
RAISIN.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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