Due to its tartness, juicieniness, and low calorie count grapefruits are a popular breakfast food and salad ingredient. 80% of the domestic crop and half of the world’s production are shipped from Florida.
Availability
Year-round
Peak January through June.
Shopping
Look for glossy, round, smooth grapfruits that are heavy for their size. Avoid gray-brown spots.
Storage
Grapfruits are juiciest at room temperature. They can be left out for a week or refrigerated for up to eight weeks.
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