Organic
Grapefruit
"Juicy, tart, and tangy delight."
Grapefruit is a hybrid citrus fruit known for its tart flavor, succulent texture, and vibrant colors. Depending on the variety, grapefruit can range from yellow to pink to deep red in color.
Also known as
Citrus maxima
Botanical name
Citrus aurantium
Product Details
PLU Code
94027
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Grapefruit › Small
Origin
South Africa and the United States are among the major producers of grapefruit, with India and China contributing to global production.
Temperature
12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
up to 6 weeks
Status
Approved
About Grapefruit
High in vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, grapefruit has various health benefits. Its flavor profile makes it suitable for eating fresh, juicing, or using in marmalades.
Nutrition Information
Grapefruit nutrition facts per 100 grams
Energy 33 kcal
Water content 91 grams
Carbohydrates 8.41 grams
Fiber 0.4 grams
Sugar 6.89 grams
Total Fat 0.1 grams
Protein 0.7 grams
Sodium 0 milligrams
Potassium 136 milligrams
Vitamin A 10 IU
Vitamin C 47 milligrams
Calcium 12 milligrams
Iron 0.1 milligrams
Magnesium 8 milligrams
Phosphorus 10 milligrams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh grapefruit (white and red cultivars). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
ventilated containers or polyethylene-lined crates to maintain humidity
Shelf Life
up to 6 weeks
Storage Notes: Grapefruit develops chilling injury as peel pitting in cold storage and a separate postharvest pitting at warmer temperatures, so temperature control and peel coatings are the key handling points. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016). The handbook also describes 5-8°C transit/storage for promptly cooled, wax-treated fruit; the 12-15°C recommendation is not a universal chilling floor.
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 349-352.
Applies to: fresh grapefruit (white and red cultivars).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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