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Ruby/Red/Pink Grapefruit
"Sweet, sour, and strikingly colorful, adding a burst of flavor to any dish."
A vibrant, juicy citrus fruit with a slightly sweet and tangy taste, known for its rich flavor and numerous health benefits.
Also known as
Red Grapefruit, Pink Grapefruit, Ray Ruby, Ruby
Botanical name
Citrus aurantium
Product Details
PLU Code
94491
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Grapefruit › Extra Large
Origin
Developed in the 19th century in Florida, USA, as a natural hybrid, now cultivated in many parts of the world.
Temperature
12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
up to 6 weeks
Status
Approved
About Ruby/Red/Pink Grapefruit
The Ruby/Red/Pink Grapefruit is a hybrid of the orange and pomelo, with variations in color and slightly sweeter taste profiles compared to the White Grapefruit.
Nutrition Information
Here are the nutrition facts for Ruby/Red/Pink Grapefruit per 100 grams serving:
energy 32 kilocalories,
protein 0.7 grams,
fat 0.2 grams,
carbohydrates 8 grams,
fiber 1.1 grams,
sugar 6.9 grams,
sodium 0 milligrams,
potassium 135 milligrams,
vitamin A 170 micrograms,
vitamin C 37 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 bags or boxes, maintaining stem end down 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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