No pink, sugary, fluffy and sticky confection here
There it was : grapes labeled Cotton Candy
We thought the name on the bag of grapes was a cute company name: Cotton Candy. But no, that was the name and flavor of the grapes themselves. Welcome to the wonderful world of designer fruit.
They are not GMO. Seriously, they are not.
Our daughter tells us that this brand of grapes shows up just once a year, and is usually found on the grocery shelves for at most a few weeks in August and September. The grapes are grown by a California company named the Grapery. And yes, they do taste like cotton candy!
Details are listed here on the package.
The history is that this variety of grapes was developed over a period of eight years of cross-breeding different strains of grapes. The hybrid Cotton Candy Grape is the result that is available now each fall. The Grapery has its vineyards in California’s southern San Joaquin Valley. The Grapery has other varieties of unique grapes, including Gum Drops and Moon Drops. Look for them during your next grocery shopping trip.
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My daughter loves these grapes, but the rest of us aren’t crazy about them. LOL! I was surprised by how much they do taste like cotton candy, but just not prepared for a grape to taste like cotton candy. 🙂
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LOL…Your daughter must enjoy having the bag of grapes al to herself! Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, she does. 🙂
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😉
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They say the California is the land of fruits and nuts, so I not surprised to see cotton candy grapes. I never liked cotton candy. I do like sour grapes.
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You’re correct, leave it to California to come up with something like this.
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So interesting! Thanks for posting. California grows everything, but with the fires and drought, cotton candy may not grow.
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I imagine it was a challenge to grow these in the conditions California is facing.
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Cotton candy icecream is a thing Ofcourse, but GRAPES?! 🍇 How coool!!
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Most definitely a unique flavor for grapes! Thanks, Sam.
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When I was a kid, the goo all over your face was an attraction of candy floss
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It was kind of a badge of honor when you were at the county fair with friends. Thanks, Derrick.
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I saw those in the grocery store as well. I steered away from them in fear that they would indeed taste like cotton candy. I was going for something that tasted like grapes.
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You made a good choice. They do taste like cotton candy.
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Arent’ they fun?!
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Definitely something you would not expect. An interesting treat.
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Wow, I would love to try these grapes! Yum!!
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There are really quite a surprise, and a good one if you like the cotton candy flavor!
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I love cotton candy! But type 2 keeps it away, sucks! I can eat this though.
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There you go, have your “cotton candy” and not get yelled at by your GP!
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They just taste sweet to me.
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I get the flavor, but a juicy grape texture throws my taste buds/brain off.
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You have a good blog. I encourage you 🍁🍃
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Thank you very much for the encouragement! 😉
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Welcome dear friend 🌷
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Thank you! 😉
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Cotton Candy 🍇..don’t think I have ever had those….
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It’s worth buying a bag if you see it in the store. Good unique thing.
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Yummy 😋
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Wife and I are big fans of the Cotton Candy grapes and get excited when the time finally comes when they show up at our local stores. Will have to keep an eye out for those other flavors.
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You should be able to score some of the other varieties of unique flavors soon. Thanks for finding and commenting on our post on the grapes!
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I had no idea!
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It was the first time we had them too. Quite a unique product.
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I remember trying them when they first hit the shelves, years ago now, and yeah they do taste like cotton-candy. Not my cuppa tea though, although I do wonder what a wine made from them would taste like. 🙂
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Hmmm… that’s an interesting idea… a sweet Cotton Candy wine. Thanks for sharing! 😉
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