Any parent will be familiar with the daily struggle that is getting your child to eat their five–a–day.
But a new superfruit could make life a little easier – as it tastes like grapes but is packed with far more antioxidants.
Called 'Boombites', they are 'grape on the outside, red berry on the inside' and boast a cherry–like dark red pulp.
This rich red colour means they contain high levels of anthocyanins – the same plant pigments that give goji and cranberries their 'superfood' status.
The Red Berry Grapes also have triple the resveratrol content of blueberries, with studies linking the compound to anti–aging and cancer prevention.
Testing by researchers from the University of Murcia suggests that the natural sugars present in Boombites are absorbed more slowly than usual, with potential benefits for blood sugar levels.
'In simple terms, this means that while new Red Berry Grapes are sweet to the taste, the combination of phenols they contain alters the way these sugars are transported and absorbed in the gut,' Dr Nisa Aslam, a GP and member of the Red Berry Grape Advisory Board said.
'This has major implications for weight control, insulin response and dietary advice around fruit consumption.
'We know that many consumers restrict intakes of these fruits rich in antioxidants because of concerns about the amount of sugar in fruit.'
The fruit, which initially hails from the Mediterranean, has been cultivated by innovators in Spain.
On the vine they look like standard black grapes, but once bitten into they reveal a dark red pulp.
Those behind the product say it combines 'all that is wonderful about classic grapes with the added benefits that come with the juicy red flesh inside'.
'We all know that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is one of the cornerstones of good health,' dietitian and a member of the Red Berry Grape Advisory Board, Nichola Ludlam–Raine, said.
'And the age–old plea from mums to 'eat your greens' shows that we have always instinctively known that colour is importance when it comes to eating healthily.
'But as we learn more and more about the plant compounds and science behind the benefits of eating a colourful array of fruit and vegetables there is even more reason to ensure you eat a rainbow, including plenty of purple and red fruits, every day.'
Anthocyanins, which give fruit and vegetables their distinctive colours and flavour, are known to be beneficial for heart health and diabetes.
Previous studies have shown that a diet rich in these compounds can potentially help reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
'Boombites Red Berry Grapes' will be available at Marks & Spencer & Ocado nationwide for a limited time only and cost £3.
According to the label, they are best stored in a fridge and should be washed before use – the same as normal grapes.
And – for those who don't like the crunch that sometimes comes with grapes – Boombites are seedless.
