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Calamondin Limes
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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'.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Park Commons Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Bang Bang Bar | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| URBN Catering | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Il Dandy (Bar) | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Tea Venture Group | San Diego CA | 858-207-8746 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Et Voila! French Bistro (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Animae (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Bottle Rocket | San Diego CA | 619-539-7372 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa (Bar) | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Rustic Root Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-973-9345 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| The Crack Shack LA (Bar) | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Parakeet Cafe Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Sycamore Den | San Diego CA | 858-366-2586 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| J & Tonys (Bar) | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Temecula) | Temecula CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Sidecar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5715 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Rare Society (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 858-754-9173 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Darin Fong | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
| Prepkitchen San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-798-8778 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Hotel Palomar Salt Box - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Currant 2019 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Fernside (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 650-773-6435 |
| Public Square Coffee House | La Mesa CA | 619-729-2672 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Leucadia) | Leucadia Ca | 619-892-0553 |
| Windmill Food Hall | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-6939 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Promiscuous Greens | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Pastry | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-8455 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Seven Grand Whiskey Bar | San Diego CA | 858-752-8482 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-920-7887 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Ska Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-230-5038 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Mangia Mangia | CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 ex |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Parakeet Cafe La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Under Belly-Uptown (Bar) | 104 CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena (Bar) | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-663-9916 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Bread & Cie CafƩ | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-510-9220 |
| The Florence (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-433-1545 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 413-668-6895 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Juan Tequila | San Diego CA | 520-395-7565 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Small Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-7998 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Kava Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-543-0933 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Waypoint Public Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Bankers Hill Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Mr A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Brigantine Del Mar Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Pacific Social | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Not Not Tacos | San Diego CA | 619-696-7675 |
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Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 10 days ago, 2/18/20 Sharer's comments : Grapefruit star ruby from Greece š¬š· 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 13 days ago, 2/15/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Bernard Ranches
Near Santa Monica, California, United States15780 Winters Lane Riverside CA 92504 951-533-6742 About 16 days ago, 2/12/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 49 days ago, 1/10/20 Sharer's comments : One of many grapefruits in season coming from farmers to you now. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 73 days ago, 12/17/19 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit in season now. New Crop - First Pick. 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 204 days ago, 8/08/19 Sharer's comments : Grape fruit star ruby š¤© 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 232 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Grape fruit red š» 
Roma Market Italian Deli
Roma Market
Near Pasadena, California, United States918 N Lake Ave Pasadena CA 91104 626-797-7748 About 244 days ago, 6/29/19 
Bob's Market
Bobs Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1650 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica CA 90405 310-452-2493 About 245 days ago, 6/28/19 Sharer's comments : New crop California. 
Santa Monica Glatt Kosher Market
Santa Monica Kosher Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United States11540 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90025 310-473-4435 About 245 days ago, 6/28/19 
Beverly Hills Market & Deli
Beverly Hills Market & Deli
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States303 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210 310-657-3663 About 250 days ago, 6/23/19 
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Near Anaheim, California, United States1120 S. Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA 92805 657-208-5201 About 251 days ago, 6/22/19 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 316 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : Grape fruit star ruby from Cyprus šØš¾ 
Eastpoint Mall
Near Aft Blk 182, SingaporeAbout 332 days ago, 4/01/19 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 349 days ago, 3/16/19 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Beautiful blush on these. 
Santa Monica Farmers market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 401 days ago, 1/23/19 Sharer's comments : Bernard ranches 
Walmart Supercenter
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 556 days ago, 8/21/18 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit spotted at Walmart Supercenter. South Africa Grown |
