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The Instacart guide to grapefruit
Many of us enjoy grapefruit with our daily breakfast. Instacart can help you get fresh, tasty grapefruit on the table fast. Our easy-to-use app makes ordering grapefruit a snap. Place your order with Instacart, and one of our dedicated shoppers will select and deliver high-quality products right to your door. With same-day delivery, you can be enjoying your fresh grapefruit in as little as 2 hours!
About grapefruit
Today's grapefruit is the result of an accidental hybrid of an orange and pomelo. Grapefruits are known for their intense, fresh aroma and sweet-tart flavor. China, Vietnam, Mexico, and the United States are the largest grapefruit growers in the world. Within the United States, the primary grapefruit producers are Florida, Texas, and California. Although grapefruit is available year-round, the peak grapefruit season is from late fall through spring.
Several kinds of grapefruit are available today. Your supermarket shelves may contain:
- Pink: These grapefruits have yellow skin and juicy, slightly sweet pink flesh.
- Red: Smaller than the pink variety, this grapefruit has ruby-colored flesh and pale pink skin. Red grapefruit taste similar to pink.
- White or yellow: These are the most common grapefruits sold. This fruit has yellow skin, pale flesh, and a tart flavor.
- Melogold: This variety is the sweetest grapefruit on the market but can be hard to find in stores. Melogold is larger than other varieties, with skin ranging from light to dark green. The Melogold's yellow flesh is very juicy with few seeds.
- Pomelo: The largest grapefruit on the market, a Pomelo can be as large as a personal watermelon. The Pomelo has a very thick peel, pale green skin, and yellow-pink flesh. This grapefruit's crispy texture lends itself to cooking and salads.
- Oro Blanco: This standard-sized grapefruit has yellow-green skin and pale yellow flesh. The Oro Blanco has the thickest skin of all grapefruits. Unlike other grapefruit, the Oro Blanco is not bitter, making it perfect for peeling and eating.
How to pick out grapefruit
If you prefer your grapefruit on the sweet side, look for red, pink, and Oro Blanco grapefruit. No matter which variety you choose, the sweetest grapefruits are available late in the growing season. Grapefruit harvested from March through May have been allowed to ripen longer on the tree, resulting in sweet, juicy fruit.
Look for large grapefruits that feel heavy for their size. Grapefruits that feel heavy will be juicier due to their higher water content. Most grapefruit will have scratches and scars on the skin from harvesting and transport, but avoid fruits with hard patches or soft spots.
How to prepare grapefruit
Grapefruit is a popular addition to breakfast. Grapefruit is often served chilled, halved, sprinkled with sweetener, and eaten with a grapefruit spoon. Broiled grapefruit is also tasty as an appetizer or dessert. Grapefruit segments can be eaten alone or added to fruit salads, gelatin desserts, or tarts. Grapefruit juice is perfect on its own or added to a cocktail. Grapefruit also makes delicious marmalade or preserves.
Grapefruit peel can add a pop of citrus flavor to baked goods, desserts, and sauces. To zest the peel, wash your grapefruit under hot running water to remove any wax or dirt. Use a kitchen zester to remove the colored zest, stopping when you reach the pith. The white grapefruit pith is bitter and unpleasant to eat.
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FAQs about grapefruit
Grapefruits will stay fresh on your kitchen counter for a week. If you need to store them longer, place them in your fridge. Grapefruits will stay fresh in your refrigerator for three weeks. Wrapping fruits in a plastic bag and adding them to your crisper will enable them to stay fresh for six weeks.
Wrap cut grapefruit with plastic wrap and store in your crisper drawer. Refrigerate grapefruit segments in an airtight container. Grapefruit zest will maintain its aroma and flavor in the freezer for months. Spread zest out on a tray, freeze it, and then move it to a bag or container in your freezer.
In addition to being a tasty treat, grapefruit is a handy helper around the house.
- Sprinkle a grapefruit half with coarse salt to clean discolored sinks and copper pans.
- Add grapefruit peels to vinegar and water to create a fresh, effective all-purpose cleaner.
- Chopped-up grapefruit peels can be sprinkled around gardens to ward off pests.
- Use grapefruit peels to clean and freshen your garbage disposer.
Grapefruit segments and juice can interact with many prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Grapefruit blocks the enzyme responsible for metabolizing medications and removing them from your body. As a result, your blood levels of medications can increase rapidly, increasing the risk of side effects or an overdose. Blood pressure medications, cholesterol-lowering statins, and depression medications are just a few of the long list of medications that may be affected by grapefruit. Before taking any medication with grapefruit, be sure to read labels carefully and talk to a trusted medical professional.