Grape seed

Description

Grape seed is just what it sounds like?the seed of grapes. Unlike the flesh of the fruit, grape seed has bitter qualities yet still imparts a low level of sweetness. Whole grape seed is the origin of grape seed oil, which is a by-product created during the process of making wine and now a popular cosmetic and cooking oil valued for its high smoke point. Grape seed is also an abundant source of nutrients, including flavonoids, linoleic acid, vitamin E and various antioxidant compounds, most notably resveratrol. culinary Use to make tinctures and extracts. The whole seeds can also added to tea blends if lightly crushed first to release their nutrients.
safety May increase the effects of anticoagulant medications, such as warfarin (Coumadin).

Today, we know that the flesh, skin and seed of the common grape is an excellent source of a class of antioxidant compounds collectively referred to as oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPCs). In fact, these compounds have up to 50% more antioxidant value than vitamin C.