Grape leaves, the leaves of the
grapevine plant, are used in the cuisines of a number of cultures. They may be obtained fresh, or
preserved in jars or cans. The leaves are commonly rolled or stuffed with mixtures of meat and rice to produce
dolma
Dolma (Turkish for “stuffed”) is a family of stuffed dishes associated with Ottoman cuisine, and common in modern national cuisines of regions and countries that once were part of the Ottoman Empire. Some types of dolma are made with who ...
, found widely in the Mediterranean, Balkans, and Middle East. They may also be used in various other recipes and dishes.
When cut into smaller pieces they are used as a savory addition to soups that include greens and cabbage.
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Nutrition
Canned grape leaves (cooked, salted) are 76% water, 12%
carbohydrate
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s, 4%
protein
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, and 2%
fat.
In a reference amount of , the leaves supply 69
calorie
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s and are a rich source (20% or more of the
Daily Value
The Reference Daily Intake (RDI) used in nutrition labeling on food and dietary supplement products in the U.S. and Canada is the daily intake level of a nutrient that is considered to be sufficient to meet the requirements of 97–98% of healthy ...
, DV) of
sodium
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(119% DV),
vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and an essential nutrient for humans. It is a group of organic compounds that includes retinol, retinal (also known as retinaldehyde), retinoic acid, and several provitamin A carotenoids (most notably ...
(105% DV),
copper
Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu (from la, cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. A freshly exposed surface of pure copper has a pink ...
(95% DV),
pantothenic acid
Pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B5 is a water-soluble B vitamin and therefore an essential nutrient. All animals require pantothenic acid in order to synthesize coenzyme A (CoA) – essential for fatty acid metabolism – as well as to, ...
(43% DV), and several other
B vitamins
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and
dietary minerals
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.
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Gallery
File:Grape leaves sold in jars.png, Preserved grape leaves in jars
File:Stuffed grape leaves with yogurt mint sauce.jpg, Stuffed grape leaves with yogurt mint sauce
See also
* Grape seed
* List of grape dishes
References
Grape dishes
Leaves
Middle Eastern cuisine
Mediterranean cuisine
Stuffed vegetable dishes
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