Organic
Grapefruit - Ruby/Red/Pink
"Tartness in every bite."
Sour yet sweet, and juicy to the core, Grapefruits are a delicious and popular citrus fruit, often eaten as a breakfast fruit, squeezed for their juice or used in various culinary recipes.
Also known as
Red Grapefruit, Pink Grapefruit, Ruby Grapefruit, Ray Ruby
Botanical name
Citrus aurantium
Product Details
PLU Code
94281
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Grapefruit › Large
Origin
Southeast Asia, United States, China, South Africa and Israel, Brazil and Mexico are some of the largest producers.
Temperature
12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
up to 6 weeks
Status
Approved
About Grapefruit - Ruby/Red/Pink
High in Vitamin C and nutrients, Grapefruits have several health benefits and are available from October to May, with the peak season being from December to April.
Nutrition Information
A serving size of 100g of grapefruit contains approximately 29 calories, 0.86g of protein, 0.2g of fat, and 6.9g of carbohydrates, including 2.3g of dietary fiber and 6.3g of sugars. It is also a good source of various essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and folate, as well as smaller amounts of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese.
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
Well-ventilated bags/boxes to prevent moisture accumulation
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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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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