Organic
Ruby Grapefruit
"A sweet and tangy burst of citrus flavor."
A juicy and tart hybrid citrus fruit, characterized by its deep pink or red flesh and sweet-flavored juice.
Also known as
Ray Ruby, Ruby, Ruby Red, Red Grapefruit
Botanical name
Citrus aurantium
Product Details
PLU Code
94492
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Grapefruit › Extra Large
Origin
United States, specifically Florida and California, as well as other parts of the world such as South Africa, Israel, and Argentina.
Temperature
12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
up to 6 weeks
Status
Approved
About Ruby Grapefruit
Grapefruits are a good source of vitamin C and are often eaten fresh or used in juice production. They have various health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and aiding in weight loss.
Nutrition Information
Ruby Grapefruit nutrition facts per 100g serving
Energy 33 kcal
Water 91g
Protein 0.7g
Fat 0.1g
Carbohydrates 8.4g
Fiber 1.6g
Sugars 7.3g
Vitamin A 12 mcg
Vitamin C 47 mg
Thiamin 0.04 mg
Riboflavin 0.02 mg
Niacin 0.2 mg
Pantothenic acid 0.3 mg
Vitamin B6 0.04 mg
Folate 10 mcg
Calcium 12 mg
Iron 0.1 mg
Magnesium 8 mg
Phosphorus 8 mg
Potassium 127 mg
Zinc 0.1 mg
Copper 0.06 mg
Manganese 0.03 mg
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 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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