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Grapefruit
Grapefruit consumption has dropped since the 1980s. It is often attributed to research that suggests grapefruit and grapefruit juice can either intensify or eliminate the effect of certain prescription drugs. Another factor thought to influence grapefruit consumption is that grapefruit is not convenient enough for today’s busy families. Florida is the United States’ main source of fresh grapefruit, with about 80% of the market share, but there is considerable production in Texas, California and Arizona and imports are available from Canada and Mexico. The U.S. is the largest producer of grapefruit. 
 Where they came from
Grapefruit are believed to be a mutation of the pummelo or a cross between a pummelo and an orange. Pummelos are similar to grapefruit, but their skin is green, the flavor is milder and they are much larger. Grapefruit received the name because they grow in clusters like grapes.

When are they available ? Grapefruit is available throughout the year, with most abundant supplies from January through May.

Several kinds of grapefruit are marketed, but the primary difference is between the seedless and seeded varieties as well as the pink- or red-flesh varieties. White-flesh grapefruit are also available. Pummelos or Chinese Grapefruit Pummelos or Chinese grapefruit are the largest of the citrus fruit. The peel is thick and green, while the interior is white or pink. They are somewhat milder than regular grapefruit, but are very aromatic.  Grapefruit selection Grapefruit that are heavy for their size and with thin skin are usually the best quality and the juiciest. Due to handling during transportation, grapefruit often have surface defects which do not affect the quality of the fruit. But if they have rough or wrinkled skin, soft or water-soaked areas the taste or juiciness could be affected or could be signs of decay. Raw preparation Grapefruit is most often eaten raw. It can be peeled and sectioned like oranges and added to fruit salad or halved crosswise and eaten with a spoon. For a tart flavor, grapefruit can be added to salads. Cooking Grapefruit can be cooked and served by itself or used in dips, sauces or salad dressings. Grapefruit juice can be used in a variety of drinks or squeezed for its juice, which can be drunk by itself. Grapefruit can be added to stir-fry dishes and lightly cooked near the end of the cooking time. Baking Grapefruit can be used in cakes and breads, but is not often baked. Freezing Grapefruit has a long shelf-life and can be store in the refrigerator for six to eight weeks. It is not generally frozen.