Organic
Grapefruit
"Tart yet refreshing, a citrus treat for the senses."
Grapefruit is a tangy and semi-sweet citrus fruit known for its juicy pulp and numerous health benefits.
Also known as
White grapefruit, Pomelo, Shaddock
Botanical name
Citrus aurantium
Product Details
PLU Code
94291
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Grapefruit › Small
Origin
Believed to have originated in the 18th century in the West Indies as a hybrid of the orange and the pomelo, grapefruits are now cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions.
Temperature
12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
up to 6 weeks
Status
Approved
About Grapefruit
Grapefruits are rich in vitamin C and potassium, and are often consumed as a fresh fruit or used in juice production. The white variety is less acidic than the red or pink varieties and has a sweeter flavor.
Nutrition Information
Grapefruit nutrition facts per 100 grams serving
energy 33 kcal
carbohydrates 8.4 grams
fibre 0.4 grams
sugars 1.8 grams
protein 0.7 grams
fat 0.1 grams
sodium 0 milligrams
cholesterol 0 milligrams
vitamin A 10 micrograms
vitamin C 34 milligrams
calcium 12 milligrams
copper 0.1 milligrams
iron 0.1 milligrams
magnesium 4 milligrams
manganese 0.1 milligrams
phosphorus 7 milligrams
potassium 127 milligrams
zinc 0.1 milligrams
folate 10 micrograms
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
Waxed or ventilated boxes 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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