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Star Ruby Grapefruit
Inventory, 27 ct : 53.40
This item was last sold on : 06/02/23
Description/Taste
Star Ruby grapefruits are globular and slightly flattened, growing to a size of 15 centimeters in diameter and 12 centimeters in height. Their rind is yellow-orange with a blush of rose indicating ripeness. The peel is medium-thick and bittersweet laden with volatile oils that intensify when the rind is punctured or zested, releasing a bouquet of citrus aromatics. Star Ruby grapefruit has the darkest flesh of all the red grapefruit varieties. In fact, the redder the flesh the sweeter the flavor. The ruby red pulp is juicy with a sweet-tart flavor and contains few, if any, seeds.
Seasons/Availability
Star Ruby grapefruits are available in the late winter and through the summer months.
Current Facts
Star Ruby grapefruit is a variety of Citrus paradisi that was originally found growing as a sport on a grapefruit tree in San Benito, Texas in the 1930's. In botanical terms the word sport refers to a natural mutation that occurs on any type of plant. Further breeding of the Star Ruby variety was conducted at the R. A. Hensz breeding program at Texas A & I University in Welasco, Texas. The seeds of a Hudson grapefruit, a pink variety, were irradiated and selectively bred to produce a deeply pigmented less seedy grapefruit.
Nutritional Value
Grapefruits provide of vitamin C, B complex vitamins, zinc, copper, iron , potassium, and dietary fiber. Specifically, Star Ruby grapefruits are an excellent source of vitamin A and supply the highest levels of lycopene of all grapefruits.
Applications
Star Ruby grapefruit are the standard pink grapefruit in taste, flavor and appearance. Most often eaten fresh in breakfast preparations, grapefruit may also be used in savory salads, baked dishes, or juiced into cocktails, vinaigrette or frozen desserts. The flesh and juice may also be cooked down into sauces, syrups and jams. Pair Star Ruby grapefruit with other citrus, tropical fruit, avocados, yogurt, root vegetables, salad greens, raw and cooked fish and fresh herbs. Star Ruby grapefruits will keep at room temperature for up to a week and for 2 weeks when refrigerated.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In 2013 the Sunkist company began the "Not Your Mother's Grapefruit" campaign to boost grapefruit sales among women of the millennial generation. Anecdotal evidence may show an uptick in grapefruit consumption during that year for women.
Geography/History
The Star Ruby grapefruit has its origins in Texas where it continues to be an iconic export. In 1977, a disease-free budwood of Star Ruby was made available to the public, allowing other citrus growing regions to begin cultivating the fruit for commercial markets. However, it is widely regarded that those fruits grown in Texas remain superior in quality and taste. In fact, Star Ruby grapefruit grown in Texas are the only fruits to carry the prestigious label of 'Texas Star Ruby'.
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 55 days ago, 4/09/23 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruits from Polito Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 111 days ago, 2/12/23 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby from Polito Family Farms 
La Jolla Open Aire Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 139 days ago, 1/15/23 Sharer's comments : At Heritage Family Farm 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 160 days ago, 12/26/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Polito Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 181 days ago, 12/04/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Polito Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 230 days ago, 10/16/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Polito Family Farms 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 298 days ago, 8/09/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Polito Family Farms 
Poway Farmers Market
Heritage Family Farm
Near Poway, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA About 343 days ago, 6/25/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 385 days ago, 5/15/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from García Organic Farm 
Poway Farmers Market
Valley Center Growers Inc.
Near Poway, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 413 days ago, 4/16/22 Sharer's comments : Fresh and juicy - one month left of the season!! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 433 days ago, 3/27/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from García Organic Farm 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 441 days ago, 3/19/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 503 days ago, 1/16/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit From García Organic Farm 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 531 days ago, 12/19/21 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Garcia Organic Farm 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 552 days ago, 11/28/21 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Garcia Organic Farms 
Scripps Ranch Farmer's Market
R&L Farms
Near Poway, California, United StatesRamona, CA About 569 days ago, 11/11/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 601 days ago, 10/10/21 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Garcia Organic Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Bernard Ranches
Near Santa Monica, California, United States15780 Winters Lane Riverside CA 92504 951-533-6742 About 613 days ago, 9/29/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 621 days ago, 9/20/21 Sharer's comments : Star ruby grapefruit from Mud Creek Ranch 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 641 days ago, 9/01/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 662 days ago, 8/11/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 676 days ago, 7/28/21 |
