GRAPEFRUIT
THE ORIGINS OF GRAPEFRUIT
Grapefruit is born from a cross between a pomelos (citrus fruit native to Malaysia) and an orange. Its first name is Citrus paradisi. In North America, its introduction in 1823 in Florida was very successful. It is also famous as the basis of a miracle diet in 1930.
THE VARIETIES OF GRAPEFRUITS
There are several types of grapefruits:
White grapefruit: represented by the Royal or Marsh of Israel, it is rather yellow and quite large. Juicy with few seeds, it is more or less acidulous, astringent or sweet.
Pink grapefruit: Yellow with touches of pink. Sweeter, it is less acidic than white. Its flesh has the same texture as white grapefruit but a little pinkish. There are varieties such as Ruby or Red Blush.
Blood Grapefruit: always sweeter and of the same texture as pink.
We can quote the Sunrise Pomelos: several varieties of Pomelos are distinguished, characterized by a wider shape at the base and irregular quarters.
We can distinguish varieties such as Marsh Seedles or others that use the names of grapefruits
HOW TO CHOOSE GRAPEFRUIT
Grapefruits and pomelos should be very heavy with firm and shiny skin. The more pink or red grapefruits turn pink or blush, the sweeter they are…
Count half a grapefruit per person.
HOW TO STORE AND COOK
GRAPEFRUIT
It can be stored for a long time at home because its thick skin. Avoid consuming the zest of grapefruit because preservatives that do not penetrate the skin may still be present on the fruit.
GRAPEFRUIT’S HEALTH PROPERTIES
The grapefruit is effective against fatigue and favorites the intestinal balance.
