Chinese Grapefruit
€2.99 / kg
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0968
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Nutritional information
GRAPEFRUIT
(Citrus paradisi Macf.)
Pomelo, grapefruit, pamplemusa, grapefruit, grapefruit, grapefruit tree
Citrus fruits have been around for 20 million years and originated in Southeast Asia.
Since then they have spread all over the world and have evolved in many different ways, producing many varieties. In the 17th century it reached the Barbados Islands and from there it reached the USA, which is the largest producer and consumer.
Grapefruit belongs to the Rutaceae family of the Citrus genus. It is a hybrid, which arose between the sweet orange tree and a citrus pummelo.
The main grapefruit producing countries are: Argentina, Cuba, Israel, Cyprus, Mozambique, Mexico and South Africa.
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Grapefruit contains 88% water, carbohydrates and little fiber. It is excellent for slimming diets due mainly to the citric acid it contains, among others. Grapefruit contains:
It has beneficial properties for:
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There are more than 1,600 species of grapefruit and of the Citrus genus alone there are 20 species. Grapefruits are eaten in the fall and winter. Some are sweeter, others are very acidic and also vary in color: yellow, orange.... Their varieties are classified in 2 groups:
- Pigmented varieties:
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Grapefruit is a fruit widely consumed for its slimming qualities, both in weight loss diets, as for many people who are used to take their dose of vitamin C in the morning. It is a good blood purifier and very healthy. Either alone or mixed with orange juice. Some varieties are very acidic, but others are not. Pink grapefruit is sweet and not at all acidic. And if you do not have a line problem, you can add sugar or honey. It is delicious. It is ideal for children (with sugar or honey), athletes, pregnant or lactating women, for the amount of vitamin C and A, it has. It is eaten at breakfast, at lunch as a starter or as a dessert.
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