Grapefruit

Availability

In New Zealand grapefruit mature from around about May to January.

Storage and Handling

Store at room temperature. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.

History

Grapefruit was originally bred in Barbados as a hybrid of the pomelo fruit with the sweet orange. It was first introduced to New Zealand in the mid 1800’s from Australia.

Facts

Grapefruit are citrus fruit with different varieties that can be red, white or pink inside
Grapefruit can affect the action of some prescription drugs

Growing Facts

Grapefruit trees can grow up to 10 metres tall
Grapefruit like to grow in subtropical climates and some varieties grow well in the northern parts of New Zealand

Nutrition Information

1/2 a grapefruit = 118 g

	Average Quantity per serving	% Daily Intake per serve	Average Quantity per 100 g
Energy (kJ/Cal)	123/29	1%	104/25
Protein (g)	0.7	1%	0.6
Fat, total (g)	0.1	0%	0.1
- saturated (g)	0.03	0%	0.02
Available carbohydrate (g)	5.9	2%	5.0
- sugars (g)	5.9	7%	5.0
Dietary Fibre (g)	0.7	2%	0.6
Sodium (mg)	1	0%	1
Vitamin C (mg)	47	118% RDI*	40
Folate (µg)	21	11% RDI*	18
Potassium (mg)	271		230