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Grapes are used in a wide variety of products, not only for their most common uses as fresh food and wine, but also in different types of food and beverages. Raisins, for example, are a dehydrated grape product that can be preserved for long periods of time and used in baking, desserts or snacks. Grape juice is another popular beverage that retains the natural flavor and nutritional value of grapes and is suitable for all ages. In addition, grape seed oil, a vegetable oil derived from grape seeds, is rich in antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids and is often used in cooking and skin care products.

As far as fermented products are concerned, wine is the most representative processed grape product, with a wide range of varieties including red, white, sparkling and fortified wines. Grapes are also used to make grape vinegar, which is often used in salad dressings, pickles and condiments because of its distinctive flavor. In addition, in some regions, grapes are fermented to make spirits, such as Brandy in France and Grappa in Italy, which are distilled to give them a higher alcohol content and a stronger flavor.

In the health and beauty field, polyphenolic compounds from grapes, such as resveratrol, are widely used in nutritional supplements and skin care products for their antioxidant properties. Grape seed extract, for example, is commonly used in anti-aging products, while grape extract is also added to moisturizing and whitening skin care products to help maintain healthy skin.