Bangalore Blue grapes are a type of fox grape that are primarily grown in the Bangalore Rural district, covering Doddaballapur, Devanahalli, Nelamangala and Hoskote region. They are a popular variety of grape due to their delicious taste and unique blue color, which is a result of the high concentration of anthocyanin in the grape skin.
Plant is a deciduous climber. Leaves are simple, cordate and palmately lobed. Flowers are hermaphrodite. Berries are small sized, dark purple, ovoid, seeded with thick skin. These grapes have a particular taste with a blend of sour and sweet. Juice is purple coloured, clear and pleasantly flavoured.
Bangalore Blue grapes are supposed to be a hybrid between Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca. Biological classification of Bangalore Blue grapes is as follows
Kingdom : Plantae
Phylum : Magnoliphyta.
Class : Magnoliopsida.
Order : Vitales
Family : Vitaceae.
Genus : Vitis
Bangalore Blue grapes has a good keeping quality and mainly used for making juice and wine with 16-18% Total Soluble Sugar. In terms of nutrition, Bangalore Blue grapes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fibre. They are also low in calories and fat, making them a healthy snack option.
Bower system of training is used in Bangalore Blue Grape as it is highly suited for vigorous varieties. In this system a bower of 2.1 m height is erected using stone pillars as supports and galvanized iron wire of 8 and 10 gauge thickness for mesh. One vigorous growing shoot is selected by nipping off other shoots and this single shoot is allowed to grow up straight with the support of bamboo or plastic wire stake.
When it comes to usage, Bangalore Blue grapes can be enjoyed on their own as a tasty and nutritious snack. They can also be used in a variety of recipes, from salads to desserts, and are often used to make jams and jellies. These grapes are also commonly used in wine making due to their high sugar content and unique flavour profile.
GI Tag Registration Date : 30 March 2013
GI Tag Number : 211
Certificate Number : 189
Geographical Area : Karnataka
Special Cover Release Date : 31 August 2021
Cancellation : Bengaluru 560 001
Type : GI Tag Cover
Cover Identification Number : KTK/31/2021
2500 Nos of covers are issued and each cover is numbered. Cover has an embossed image of Bangalore Blue Grapes.
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India Post has also issued a postage stamp on Bangalore Blue Grapes. Details of the same is furnished below
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