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Chuck and Jeannie Blethen own the Blue Ridge Vineyard in Madison County, North Carolina. They have years of experience in organic viticulture, specializing in the growing of Katuah muscadine grapes. The Blethens believe grape production may be one piece in a complex solution to helping farmers diversify from tobacco and moving mountain agriculture forward.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 4, April 2017,
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20668
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Muscadines have been cultivated in the country for centuries, and in North Carolina the muscadine grape industry has been on the rise since the 1970s. Muscadines are versatile and can be used in many ways--frozen, as juice, jelly and preserves, pies, wine, and smoothies. Recently the skins and seeds are being researched for their medicinal value. Whit Jones, retired NC Cooperative Extension horticulture agent, describes how individuals can grow them.
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28841
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Muscadine grapes, which are native to North Carolina, were recently discovered to contain powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in its skin and seeds. Recognizing this health benefit, North Carolina-based Nature’s Pearl Corp. has marketed its muscadine grape seed supplement through retail channels.
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30894
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Bob Dalton of Forsyth County discovered that his crop of muscadine grapes contained high levels of healthful antioxidants and polyphenols, which repel natural disease and insects. Further research on his grapes specifically showed that they contained antioxidants that inhibit the growth of some cancer cell types. Dalton started a new company called Muscadine Naturals and sells his muscadine grapes in the form of a powder health supplement.
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