grapefruit - Colors and flavors, Medicinal effects

A citrus fruit (Citrus paradisi) 10–15 cm/4–6 in diameter; usually globose with thick, pale, yellow rind; some varieties may be slightly pear-shaped or have thin or pinkish rind. (Family: Rutaceae.)

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A basket of grapefruit
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Rosidae Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: Citrus Species: C. paradisi
Binomial name
Citrus paradisi Macfad.

The grapefruit is a sub-tropical citrus tree grown for its fruit which was originally named the "forbidden fruit" of Barbados.

Colors and flavors

Grapefruit comes in many varieties, determinable by color, which is caused by the pigmentation of the fruit in respect of both its state of ripeness and genetic bent.

Medicinal effects

There is evidence that citrus grapefruit seeds have low levels of antioxidant properties.

Grapefruit forms a core part of the "grapefruit diet", the theory being that the fruit's low glycemic index is able to help the body's metabolism burn fat.

Grapefruit pectin is a beneficial source of soluble fiber as part of a well balanced healthy diet.

Grapefruit seed extract has been claimed to be a strong antimicrobial with proven activity against bacteria and fungi.