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Learn the benefits of this star citrus, plus discover a new recipe to try.
Grapefruit
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Grapefruit Benefits
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but earned its name because it grows in clusters on trees, similar to grapes.
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To prevent any dirt from transferring from peel to flesh when slicing, rinse in cool water beforehand. Slice grapefruit in half, then cut between the flesh and rind. Slice through the membranes between each segment.
Prep
Grapefruit will keep at room temperature for 4 to 5 days, and for up to 3 weeks in a low-humidity drawer in the refrigerator.
Store
A ripe grapefruit should have a smooth peel with no green patches. The fruit should feel firm when lightly squeezed.
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Grapefruit has a tart flavor with some bitterness, and is in season from November through June. It has an orange-yellow peel, thick rind and pink-red flesh. Grapefruit is a member of the citrus family
Sweeten grapefruit by slicing in half, then broiling in the oven to caramelize the fruit’s natural sugars.
Broiled
Use both the juice and zest from grapefruit to add strong citrus flavor to drinks or baked goods.
Juiced
After cutting a grapefruit into segments, eat the slices plain or use to top a salad or a bowl of yogurt.
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Ways to Enjoy
Sugar helps caramelize the grapefruit and a touch of salt in the almond mixture helps reduce any remaining bitterness.
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Grapefruit has a tart flavor with some bitterness, and is in season from November through June. It has an orange-yellow peel, thick rind and pink-red flesh. Grapefruit is a member of the citrus family but earned its name because it grows in clusters on trees, similar to grapes. Hy-Vee carries pink and red grapefruit varieties. The main difference is the color of the flesh, with pink grapefruit being slightly sweeter, while red varieties tend to be smaller. One medium-size grapefruit contains 100% of the USDA-recommended daily amount of vitamin C, which supports immune health, and over 50% of daily vitamin A, which protects against inflammation.
of the USDA-recommended daily amount of vitamin C, which supports immune health, and over 50% of daily vitamin A, which protects against inflammation.
Hy-Vee carries pink and red grapefruit varieties. The main difference is the color of the flesh, with pink grapefruit being slightly sweeter, while red varieties tend to be smaller. One medium-size grapefruit contains 100%