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Red Grapefruit

Citrus paradisi Allergen-Free
Red Grapefruit

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rutaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Caribbean
  • Seasonality Winter to Summer
  • Source Fruit

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Red Grapefruit ?

A popular citrus fruit with pink to deep red flesh, offering a balance of tartness, sweetness, and mild bitterness.

"The sweeter, sun-kissed cousin of the grapefruit family."

Quel goût a le/la/l'Red Grapefruit ?

Sweet-Tart, Tangy, Juicy, Slightly Bitter

Taste
Tart, Sweet, Mildly bitter
Texture
Juicy, Firm
Aroma
Zesty, Floral
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Common Usage

Juice, Salads, Desserts.

Key Pigment

Lycopene (antioxidant)

Sweetness Level

Generally sweeter than white grapefruit.

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 150 g (1/2 fruit)
Calories42 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.8 g
Total Carbohydrate11 g
Dietary Fiber1.6 g
Total Sugars7 g
Calcium22 mg
Iron0.1 mg
Potassium135 mg

Le secret du chef

To create perfectly segmented grapefruit supremes, use a sharp knife to remove the peel and pith, then cut between the membranes.

Substituts & Proportions pour Red Grapefruit

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Red Grapefruit est White Grapefruit, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar texture and tartness, but generally more bitter and less sweet.

Substituts pour Red Grapefruit avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
White Grapefruit Meilleur 1:1 Similar texture and tartness, but generally more bitter and less sweet.
Pomelo 1:1 Larger, milder in flavor, less bitter, and thicker rind.
Blood Orange 1:1 (for color/tart) Provides a similar vibrant color and tart-sweet balance, different flavor notes.
Orange 1:1 (for juice/zest) Sweeter, less bitter, but provides similar acidic and citrusy notes.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Red Grapefruit

  1. Select firm, heavy grapefruits with smooth, slightly glossy skin.
  2. Color intensity does not always indicate ripeness.
  3. Store as white grapefruit.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Red Grapefruit ?

  • Avocado
  • mint
  • seafood (shrimp
  • scallops)
  • gin
  • honey
  • feta cheese.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Red Grapefruit ?

Sweet-Tart, Tangy, Juicy, Slightly Bitter Zesty, Floral

Quel est un bon substitut pour Red Grapefruit ?

Le meilleur substitut est White Grapefruit (1:1). Similar texture and tartness, but generally more bitter and less sweet.

Comment choisir et conserver le Red Grapefruit ?

Select firm, heavy grapefruits with smooth, slightly glossy skin. Color intensity does not always indicate ripeness. Store as white grapefruit.

Ingrédients Fruit associés

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