Florida Climate Makes Our Grapefruit Sweet

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Grapefruit have a reputation for having a mouth-puckering tang, but Florida grapefruit are surprisingly sweet and delicious. Why? It’s the climate here in Florida. Hot days and warm nights boost the natural sugar production in Florida citrus fruit. Grapefruit grown in Florida’s warm, subtropical climate have a high sugar content and low acid content. The delightful result is Florida grapefruit that are sweet and juicy instead of tart and sour like the grapefruit grown in some other parts of the United States.

The two most popular varieties of Florida grapefruit are Marsh White grapefruit and Ruby Red grapefruit. Both varieties of Florida grapefruit are sweet, juicy and seedless which makes for easy — and delicious — eating. Florida Ruby Reds have a distinctive blush-red pulp and a pure, naturally sweet flavor. Florida Marsh White grapefruit have a pale gold interior and a wonderful sweet and mild flavor.

But what about the tang that makes grapefruit and grapefruit juice so refreshing? Think of the difference between biting into a fresh lemon and sipping a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade. Many varieties of grapefruit have the mouth-puckering tartness of a fresh lemon; but Florida grapefruit have the delicious, sweet tang of fresh-squeezed lemonade.

Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants and fiber, Florida grapefruit make a nutritious, low-fat addition to any meal. Florida grapefruit shipments have just started. Place your order now to enjoy the first-picked crop of this delicious Florida citrus fruit.

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