Perlette, meaning 'little
pearl' in French, due to its round, lightly frosted-green
appearance. Perlettes are firm green grapes with a mild,
sweet to slightly tart flavor. In the store, look for grape
bunches that are well colored with plump berries well attached
to the stems. The grapes you buy in the store should be
ripe and ready to eat; they will not continue to ripen
after they are picked from the vine. Simply refrigerate
your grapes without washing them. Grapes should keep for
about seven days in 30-40° F. Once you're ready to
enjoy your grapes, rinse with cool water.
Taste
Mild, sweet to slightly tart flavor.
Uses
Add to salads as a tart topper; include on fruit kabobs with low-fat
vanilla yogurt dip; try with Brie cheese; or enjoy as a terrific, quick,
fresh snack.
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