Greffruit can be called the only one that is not an allergenic fruit among citrus fruits.
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FACT №1
The name of the grapefruit is derived from the English jrap (grapes) and fruit (fruit), since the fruits of grapefruit are often collected in clusters, thereby resembling clusters of grapes.
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The Welsh nerd priest Griffith Hughes was the first to tell the world about grapefruit in 1750. He called this fruit the "forbidden fruit." Later, grapefruit was called the "little sheddock" because of its resemblance to a pomelo, which was then called by the name of the English captain Sheddock. In 1814, in Jamaica, merchants renamed the fruit into grapefruit.
FACT №3
The grapefruit is among the top twenty fruits that deliver a lot of nutrients to the body with minimal calorie content. It contains only 39 kcal. in one half. The use of grapefruit among many of its connoisseurs has always been associated with a decrease in overweight. Although scientists still cannot agree on whether this is due to fat burning properties or whether the effect depends on the low-calorie diet, which this fruit usually contains.
FACT №4
In the countries where this citrus fruit is grown, annually from February 2 begins the "Grapefruit Harvest Festival", which is celebrated very merrily and celebrated for several days.
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Citrus aromas have always occupied a special place in perfumery. Grapefruit, on the other hand, acts as a real stimulator of vital activity, giving strength no worse than the aroma of coffee. Essential oils with the smell of grapefruit are beneficial for those who want to feel constantly alert.
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There are more than twenty grapefruit varieties that can be divided into two main groups: white (or yellow) and red. Moreover, the more red the shade in the pulp of grapefruit, the sweeter it is.
FACT №7
Despite the general useful properties of grapefruits of all colors, it is red fruits that are considered more useful. They have more beta-carotene and antioxidants, among which - lycopene. It actually serves as the color identifier of the fruit.
FACT №8
The white core and septum in the pulp of grapefruit is a storehouse of antioxidants, poultry and soluble fibers that affect our sense of satiety and the glucose response in the blood.
FACT №9
Grapefruits become as fragrant and healthy as possible at room temperature. But if you plan to eat grapefruit not immediately, then it is better to put it in the refrigerator. In the refrigerator, grapefruit can be stored for up to two to three weeks, without losing its useful qualities.
FACT №10
Grapefruits are 92% water, making them one of the most moisture-containing fruits on the planet. The inclusion of just one grapefruit in a person’s daily diet can reduce body degradation.