Muscadine grapes are one of nature’s rarest, most potent grapes, with a unique polyphenol profile that science suggests offers a number of health benefits. Unlike other grapes, muscadine grapes boast superior concentrations of ellagitannins and ellagic acid, which, when combined with other muscadine grape polyphenols, yield immense antioxidant power. Muscadine “super grapes” also can thrive in harsh environments. Their unique phenolic profile provides extra protection against bacteria, fungi, yeasts, drought, excess moisture, and temperature extremes, while other grapes are much more fragile in these environments.