Moon Drop Grapes

Moon Drop grapes were developed in 2004 by fruit geneticist David Cain of the International Fruit Genetics firm and Jack Pandol of The Grapery® in Bakersfield, California. The grapes are farmed in California's San Joaquin Valley and can be bought in local supermarkets around the country, although they have a very short season and are in poor supply.

Moon Drop grapes range in size from medium to large, with elongated, oblong, or tubular shapes that grow in compact clusters on fleshy green stems. The dark sapphire skin is smooth and practically black, with a glossy shine and a distinctive dimple on one end. The grapes are so crisp that they may be cracked in half and reveal a translucent green seedless pulp inside. Moon Drop grapes are sweeter than regular black grape types, with just enough tannins to counterbalance the luscious sweetness.

Moon Drop is well-deserving of the title of "king of grapes". This moniker is derived not only from the fruit's wonderful flavor. This fruit, on the other hand, has a very high nutritional content. When compared to regular fruits, the nutritional components inside will be multiplied by a factor of ten. The body can tolerate a wide range of necessary nutrients once they've been used. Antioxidants, flavonoids, manganese, and vitamins A, C, and K are high in Moon Drop grapes.