Grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi) is a member of the evergreen Rutaceae (citrus) family. Several cultivars of this fruit are grown in subtropical regions of the world. Grapefruit is rich in Vitamin C. The rind is used to make marmalade. Besides being an effective disinfectant, grapefruit promotes healthy digestion and prevents constipation.
Starruby
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Starruby is grown in the Western Mediterranean region of Turkey where plantations have been growing steadily. Starruby is one of the most exported products destined for fresh consumption. It is mostly oblate spheroid in shape; both the rind and the interior flesh us reddish. The rind is shiny, smooth and thin, making it easy to peel. Compared to other cultivars, Starruby has low acidity (1.49%) yet it is also juicy (water content: 43.67%) and tasty. There are very few pips.
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Riored is one of the more recent red mutations. The flesh is five times more red than Ruby and twice as juicier than Red Ruby yet it is just as crisp as Starruby. It has very few pips. Riored has a sugar content of 9.4%, acidity of 1.22% and a sugar/acid ratio of 7.7.
White Marsh Seedless
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White Marsh Seedless is a Golden Ball variety which was one of the first to be grown in Turkey. The yellow rind is smooth, shiny and thin. The rind is firmly adhered to the flesh of the fruit. It is mostly oblate spheroid in shape. White flesh grapefruit are juicy and without pips. A growing demand for red cultivars has resulted in a slump in production of this variety.
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