Facts about Grapefruit
March 5th 2007 06:55
Article extracted and compiled from Reference.com and floridajuice.com
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Grapefruits are not considered an old fruit. They are probably a hybrid between the pomelo and the orange that occurred accidentally in Barbados in the mid-1700s; no records have been found of any deliberate hybridization between the two plants. Although grapefruits taste nothing like grapes, they grow in clusters and look like large yellow grapes on the branch; they were smaller than today's grapefruits - about the size of an orange - when the fruit was given its name. A single grapefruit tree can produce 1300 to 1500 pounds of fruit in a productive year. The grapefruit first came to America in the 1820s and did not become a commercial success until the 1880s. Florida is the largest grapefruit producer in the world.
Grapefruit juice offers a unique flavor to tantalize your taste buds, whether on its own, as an ingredient in salad dressing or even mixed with soda water for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up. Even the scent of grapefruit is popular; perfume manufacturers, aromatherapy experts and well-known spas are all using it.
Grapefruit is fully packed with vitamin C, 6% of Calcium, 6% Thiamin, 6% of Vitamin B6, 2% of Niacin, 6% of Magnesium, 6% Folate, 12% odd of Vitamin A, 9% Potassium. And it only contains 90 calories, so it is really great for consumption.
Image extracted from food-info.net
Grapefruits are not considered an old fruit. They are probably a hybrid between the pomelo and the orange that occurred accidentally in Barbados in the mid-1700s; no records have been found of any deliberate hybridization between the two plants. Although grapefruits taste nothing like grapes, they grow in clusters and look like large yellow grapes on the branch; they were smaller than today's grapefruits - about the size of an orange - when the fruit was given its name. A single grapefruit tree can produce 1300 to 1500 pounds of fruit in a productive year. The grapefruit first came to America in the 1820s and did not become a commercial success until the 1880s. Florida is the largest grapefruit producer in the world.
Grapefruit juice offers a unique flavor to tantalize your taste buds, whether on its own, as an ingredient in salad dressing or even mixed with soda water for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up. Even the scent of grapefruit is popular; perfume manufacturers, aromatherapy experts and well-known spas are all using it.
Grapefruit is fully packed with vitamin C, 6% of Calcium, 6% Thiamin, 6% of Vitamin B6, 2% of Niacin, 6% of Magnesium, 6% Folate, 12% odd of Vitamin A, 9% Potassium. And it only contains 90 calories, so it is really great for consumption.
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Comment by Bryn
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It's my favourite juice.
It's one of my favourite fruits.
It goes well with vodka.
It makes a great face masher (ask James Cagney).
It's a perfect wakeup call.
Long live the grapefruit.
Ruby red, pink or yellow.
Squeeze on!
Comment by Cibbuano
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It's my least favourite juice.
It's one of my least favourite fruits.
It goes well with no vodka.
etc
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Great to know that you liked the article.
hi Sarah,
I too found it interesting when I came across this article saying a lot more about grapefruit than just it's nutrients. That's how it urge me to share with everyone. ^_^
Bryn,
Glad to know that this article has gain you favour.
But poor thing, do remember, "never say never."
Cibby,
You have not gain favour from your decision, but well, I do agree that sometimes I don't quite like if when it's too sour. By the time I get to taste it, it's already bottled in juices or in lollies. ^_^
Thank you everyone so much for stopping by!
Have a blessed day!
Comment by Manda
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I LOVE grapefruit! I am glad you did a post on all the wonderful benefits it actually contains. *The history was very interesting as well, I didn't know that about the grapefruit.
~Manda
Comment by Jessicca
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Good to see you around here again! It's been a while!
Glad to know that you liked the article. I too didn't know the origin until I bump into this article. ^_^
Have a blessed day.