Fascinating Facts About Grapefruits
Large citrus fruits with white, pink, or red pulp, discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. They were named "grapefruit" in 1814 in Jamaica due to their grape-like appearance when growing. Grapefruit trees were planted in Florida in the early 19th century, eventually becoming a major crop in Florida, California, Arizona, and Texas. These fruits range in size from four to six inches and have a tart, tangy taste with a hint of sweetness. Rich in vitamin C, pink and red grapefruits are loaded with lycopene, offering various health benefits such as supporting the immune system, promoting cardiovascular health, lowering cholesterol, preventing kidney stones, and protecting against colon cancer.
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A grapefruit is a large citrus fruit related to the orange, lemon, and pomelo. The pulp can be either white, pink, or red.
Grapefruits were discovered in Barbados in the 18thcentury, and given the name grapefruit in 1814 in Jamaica. The name reflects the way the fruit grows hanging in clusters just like grapes!
Grapefruit trees were planted in Florida in the early 19thcentury, although they did not become a viable crop until later that century. Florida is still the major producer of grapefruits, as are California, Arizona, and Texas.
Grapefruits range in size from four to six inches in diameter, and have a tart and tangy taste with underlying sweetness.
Rich in vitamin C, which supports the immune system and promotes cardiovascular health. Pink and Red Grapefruits are loaded with lycopene, which has anti-tumor properties
Lowers cholesterol Prevents kidney stones Protects against colon cancer
