TITLE

Grapefruit Teases Your Taste Buds In an Impressive Nutrition Package

AUTHOR(S)

Forman, Adrienne

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Environmental Nutrition;Jan2005, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p8

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

This article reports that grapefruit first appeared in the West Indies in the 1700's, probably the result of a screndipitous cross between a pomelo and an orange. It was given its first name when it was noticed that the fruit grew in clusters like grapes. Today, in the U.S. grapefruits are grown mostly in Florida, Texas, California and Arizona. Grapefruit is a refreshingly tart and juicy fruit that comes in white, pink and red varieties. Deep red varieties, like the Ruby Sweet and Rio Star from Texas, are among the sweetest tasting. Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C; red and pink fruits provide vitamin A in the form of carotenoids.

ACCESSION #

15954320

Tags: GRAPEFRUIT;  CITRUS fruits;  CAROTENOIDS;  PIGMENTS (Biology);  VITAMIN A;  CAROTENES

 

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