Grape leaves

Grape leaf

Grape leaves are used in the cuisines of a number of cultures, including Greek cuisine, Turkish cuisine, Middle Eastern and North African cuisine and Romanian cuisine. They are often sold in jars, by brand names such as Orlando California Grape Leaves, Ziyad, Alafia, Krinos, and Roland grape leaves. Dolma, sarma and Vietnamese luop are some foods that can incorporate grape leaves.

In a jar, the grape leaves are usually packed in rolls in a brined solution. A jar of commercial grape leaves typically contains: grape leaves, water, salt, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium bisulfite, for preservatives.