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Fantasy seedless grapes. Tartaric acid occurs naturally in fruits such as grapes (Vitis). wine grape harvest
How wines get their unique flavors and aromas
Concord grapes raisin
Observe a farmer toiling in a hillside grape vineyard along the Rhine River at Europe's northernmost point
vineyard in Ay, France Vineyard in Macedonia. Serbia: harvesting grapes
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Fantasy seedless grapes.
Tartaric acid occurs naturally in fruits such as grapes (Vitis).
wine grape harvest
Concord grapes
raisin
vineyard in Ay, France
Vineyard in Macedonia.
Serbia: harvesting grapes
fox grape
grapes
How wines get their unique flavors and aromas
Observe a farmer toiling in a hillside grape vineyard along the Rhine River at Europe's northernmost point
How fruits adapt to different climates and conditions
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Venus's-flytrap. Venus's-flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) one of the best known of the meat-eating plants. Carnivorous plant, Venus flytrap, Venus fly trap
Plants: From Cute to Carnivorous
Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).
What’s on the Menu? Vocabulary Quiz
Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, some forming a question mark, against a light blue background. (organic, fruits, vegetables)
Fruit or Vegetable? A Quiz
Grains and spices in bags, India. (Indian, vendor, market, food)
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Ceviche. Peruvian ceviche (sebiche). Raw seafood dish with lime, cilantro, peppers, plantains. Cuisine, food
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Red grapes grow in a vineyard.
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Plant seedlings emerging from rich fertile soil
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