Grapefruit, pink

This fruit, which looks like an orange on the outside, contains many vitamins. The citrus scent is paired with a sour taste, a powerful and characteristic fruit in itself. It is high in fiber, which aids in digestion and thus also in the elimination of toxins. It is high in vitamins C, A and B, and also has antibacterial effects, helping our bodies fight inflammation and infections. In addition, it is high in potassium, which helps to detoxify the blood, thus having a regenerative effect on the liver. Due to its vitamin content, we will be much more energetic after consuming it and it also boosts our immune system. It is also recommended for dieters because it is high in fiber, so you won't be hungry, it is 92% water and contains only about 39 calories per half fruit. A real superfood.

Variety: Star ruby grapefruit

The Star Ruby grapefruit is spherical and slightly flattened, with a diameter of 15 centimeters and a height of 12 centimeters. Their skin is yellowish-orange, with a pinkish hue indicating ripeness. The peel is medium thick and full of bittersweet essential oils, which intensify when the peel is pierced or peeled, releasing a citrus-scented bouquet. The flesh of the Star Ruby grapefruit is the darkest of the red grapefruit varieties. In fact, the redder the flesh, the sweeter it tastes. The ruby red pulp is juicy, with a sweet-tart flavor, and contains few seeds, if any. The Star Ruby grapefruit is a variety of Citrus paradisi, originally grown on a grapefruit tree in San Benito, Texas in the 1930s.

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Interesting fact

It was created by crossing an orange and a pomelo. The first grapefruit was brought to the sunny state of Florida in the USA in the first half of the 19th century, where it began to be cultivated thanks to the favorable climate.

Usage

• as a smoothie
• in fruit salads
• for citrus jams
• for sauces
• instead of coffee
• externally for treating pimples and wounds

Storage

Store in a dry, cool and dark place.

Product information

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