Grape sorbet

Grape sorbet is a refreshing frozen dessert made primarily from grape juice, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice, originating from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary traditions. It captures the pure, vibrant flavor of grapes in a smooth, icy texture, often served as a palate cleanser or light summer treat.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with negligible fat and protein. A typical half-cup serving provides around 100-150 calories, along with small amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants from the grapes.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Potassium	180 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Copper	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Riboflavin	0.1 mg
Iron	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Grape sorbet stands out for its simplicity and ability to highlight the terroir of different grape varieties, much like wine. Nutritionally, it offers a lighter alternative to creamy desserts while still delivering the polyphenols found in grapes, which are linked to heart health benefits.