displace Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If you have never had cotton candy grapes, you MUST try them! Look for them in your stores. Ask for them to be stocked in your markets. Eat them every day they are in season. Unless you're allergic to grapes or hate the taste of cotton candy. In which case(s), I'm sorry for you. I have anxiously awaited, asked, and demanded these grapes since this time last year. :drool5: I'm going to eat as much as I can now and thank goodness they are here again. (for those of you who are interested, they do actually taste like cotton candy. There are usually a few in a bunch that don't have that flavor, but not many IME. They were created by naturally cross pollinating natural grape species to enhance the flavor. Apparently, most market grapes have been bred to only a few flavors in the store because of other characteristics. There are lots of natural flavors of grapes that are not commonly sold.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 My son works in a grocery store. He brought these home to me a couple of days ago. I'm still not sure what I think about them. I don't typically like frozen grapes but I'm going to try freezing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 My son works in a grocery store. He brought these home to me a couple of days ago. I'm still not sure what I think about them. I don't typically like frozen grapes but I'm going to try freezing them. What?! :svengo: I mean... thanks for the different perspective. :) May you find your alternative to cotton candy grapes one day. :) Perhaps those pear apple fruits? What are they called? Those are pretty good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Never heard of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Never heard of them. They are sooooo good (IMO). If you stop by your grape aisle, take one if they have them and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Gasp! Did you just suggest eating a grape without paying for it? Next you'll be restarting the big cart controversy and people will be studying over to the bakery for cupcakes. I'll look for them when I'm out this weekend, thigh. I love sponsoring variety in the grocery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I hope my store has them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If you have never had cotton candy grapes, you MUST try them! Look for them in your stores. Ask for them to be stocked in your markets. Eat them every day they are in season. Unless you're allergic to grapes or hate the taste of cotton candy. In which case(s), I'm sorry for you. I have anxiously awaited, asked, and demanded these grapes since this time last year. :drool5: I'm going to eat as much as I can now and thank goodness they are here again. (for those of you who are interested, they do actually taste like cotton candy. There are usually a few in a bunch that don't have that flavor, but not many IME. They were created by naturally cross pollinating natural grape species to enhance the flavor. Apparently, most market grapes have been bred to only a few flavors in the store because of other characteristics. There are lots of natural flavors of grapes that are not commonly sold.) I've seen them at Wegmans but never bought them. I'll give them a try. Thanks for the encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Gasp! Did you just suggest eating a grape without paying for it? Next you'll be restarting the big cart controversy and people will be studying over to the bakery for cupcakes. I'll look for them when I'm out this weekend, thigh. I love sponsoring variety in the grocery. Ha! I almost put a disclaimer that I do not condone stealing one grape. But my mom says it's okay to do, so I left it out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemiSweet Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have never heard of them but will definitely be looking now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Unless you're allergic to grapes or hate the taste of cotton candy. In which case(s), I'm sorry for you. (for those of you who are interested, they do actually taste like cotton candy. I never heard of these but just saw them in my grocery store last week. I did try one because I wasn't sure if cotton candy referred to taste or texture. Sadly, it's taste. I fall into a category that makes you feel sorry for me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 My son works in a grocery store. He brought these home to me a couple of days ago. I'm still not sure what I think about them. I don't typically like frozen grapes but I'm going to try freezing them. I must grudgingly admit after about two cups of them a few were a little tart for my taste. Gasp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I finally bought these. My grape eater LOVED them. Unfortunately, it seems to be the end of the season, according to a produce worker. ??? When we went back for some more, our regular store didnt have them any more. We did get some more at a different location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Gasp! Did you just suggest eating a grape without paying for it? Next you'll be restarting the big cart controversy and people will be studying over to the bakery for cupcakes. I'll look for them when I'm out this weekend, thigh. I love sponsoring variety in the grocery. I always try one grape before I buy the bunch. Occassionally they are too tart and I won't buy them. I've never heard of cotton candy grapes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 I finally bought these. My grape eater LOVED them. Unfortunately, it seems to be the end of the season, according to a produce worker. ??? When we went back for some more, our regular store didnt have them any more. We did get some more at a different location. I'm glad it was good for your grape eater. I ate so many I think I OD'd. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I've not seen them here. However, the best grapes I've ever had were in Sicily. They tasted like honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3innc Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 We love them!!! Haven't found them this year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Everyone in my house loves them but me. I hate cotton candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I just bought some yesterday because of this thread. My children love them! I'm too scared of them to try one, though. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Wegmans was handing out samples and I tried one. It might be easier to just eat a spoonful of straight sugar. I haven't brought them home because my kids (and I) don't need that much sugar. The guy who was handing them was making it clear that they were a treat, meant to be eaten in small quantities. I don't even buy grapes often because of the sugar content, but those are like supergrapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Wegmans was handing out samples and I tried one. It might be easier to just eat a spoonful of straight sugar. I haven't brought them home because my kids (and I) don't need that much sugar. The guy who was handing them was making it clear that they were a treat, meant to be eaten in small quantities. I don't even buy grapes often because of the sugar content, but those are like supergrapes. I read something that said there is 18 grams per sugar/100 grams of grapes, which is only 12 percent more sugar than regular grapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I haven't seen them here, the only fancy grapes I have seen in my area are muscadine grapes which are :thumbdown: :ack2: I haven't seen any cotton candy grapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I wonder if I'll get dirty looks at checkout for buying cotton candy grapes with my snap benefits for a treat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I wonder if I'll get dirty looks at checkout for buying cotton candy grapes with my snap benefits for a treat? In my experience, someone is going to give you dirty looks for buying ANYTHING with SNAP benefits, so you might as well just live your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I have never ever heard of cotton candy grapes. Could it be a regional thing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I have never ever heard of cotton candy grapes. Could it be a regional thing?? No, they are just a new thing and very seasonal. So only available for a limited time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 In my experience, someone is going to give you dirty looks for buying ANYTHING with SNAP benefits, so you might as well just live your life. Agree, since our financial issues are sudden I still have my fancy phone and such too so I get looks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I hate cotton candy. Me too, but I am having a hard time imagining how a grape would taste like fluffy dyed sugar. I will have to steal one and find out :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I have never ever heard of cotton candy grapes. Could it be a regional thing?? AFAIK...with my very brief research...there is a very limited crop grown by one grower. Wegmans has them. http://abc30.com/food/witch-fingers-and-cotton-candy-grapes-a-big-hit/281183/ This article says they are at local (to them) Whole Foods. It also mentions the grower is developing other flavors like raspberry lemonade and gummy bears. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Shut.the.front.door! Gummy bears are one of my weaknesses. Gummy bear flavored grapes.......... Now if they could grow drunk gummy bear flavored grapes that would be extra awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I'm holding out for Red Swedish Fish flavored grapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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