Organic
Grapefruits
"Nature's candy with a tangy twist"
A tangy and flavorful citrus fruit known for its large size and vibrant color, with a sweet-tart taste that is often eaten fresh or used in juices and marmalades.
Also known as
Chapaya, Pomelo ruby, Zafra
Botanical name
Citrus aurantium
Product Details
PLU Code
94493
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Grapefruit › Extra Large
Origin
Southeast Asia, now cultivated worldwide in subtropical and tropical regions
Temperature
12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F)
Shelf Life
up to 6 weeks
Status
Approved
About Grapefruits
The Ruby Red grapefruit variety is a popular type, but the Pink and Ray Ruby varieties also offer unique taste and color profiles.
Nutrition Information
One hundred grams of Ruby/Red/Pink grapefruit contains approximately 42 calories, 1.7 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, and 9.2 grams of carbohydrates. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, with 1.1 grams per 100 grams. Additionally, grapefruits are high in vitamins A and C, containing 115 micrograms of vitamin A and 36 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams. They also provide potassium with 127 milligrams, calcium with 12 milligrams, and iron with 0.2 milligrams per 100 grams.
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 crates, bins or containers to maintain humidity and prevent moisture buildup
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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