Why is grapefruit sour and bitter? When is grapefruit eaten?

Grapefruit is the mature fruit of the evergreen tree plant pomelo of the family Citronaceae. The red flesh of grapefruit is sour and has a thinner skin; the white flesh is sweet and has a thicker skin. It is a popular fruit. Whether people eat big fish and meat or greasy hot pot, sitting at home and having a grapefruit is simply too delicious!

Contents of this article

1. Why is grapefruit sour and bitter?

2. When is grapefruit eaten?

3. Is grapefruit an imported fruit?

Why is grapefruit sour and bitter?

1. Different varieties. Grapefruit is also called grapefruit, and grapefruit has three varieties depending on where it is produced. One of them is white-fleshed grapefruit with a thick peel and a little bitter taste. Grapefruit is sour because it contains a variety of acidic substances. It is normal for grapefruit to taste sour.

2. Unripe. Grapefruit contains a certain amount of naringenin, which has a certain bitter taste. When the grapefruit is not yet ripe, the amount contained is very large. In addition, the acidity in unripe grapefruit is also relatively high, so such grapefruit tastes sour and bitter.

3. Excessive frostbite. Grapefruit peel contains a large amount of naringin, which has a certain bitter taste. When grapefruit is frozen, the bitter components in the grapefruit peel will penetrate into the flesh, making the grapefruit sour and bitter.

4. Rot and deterioration. Normal grapefruit tastes sour and sweet. If grapefruit rots and deteriorates, it may become bitter and inedible.

When is grapefruit eaten?

It is a seasonal fruit in autumn. Grapefruit is the mature fruit of the evergreen tree plant pomelo of the fragrant family. The red flesh of grapefruit is sour and has a thinner skin; the white flesh is sweet and has a thicker skin. The fruiting period of grapefruit is from October to November. Grapefruit contains valuable natural vitamin P and rich vitamin C and soluble cellulose, and is a fruit with less sugar. Vitamin P can enhance the function of the skin and pores, which is beneficial to skin health and beauty. Grapefruit has rich nutritional value and contains protein, citric acid, crude fiber, carbohydrates, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, B2, C and P and other nutrients. Therefore, grapefruit has many functions, such as promoting weight loss, beautifying and nourishing the skin, lowering cholesterol, strengthening hair quality, etc. Grapefruit has a good weight loss effect. Eating more grapefruit can promote weight loss, reduce weight, and also reduce cholesterol in the blood. In order to achieve the effect of reducing the three highs and improving the physical condition, it is especially suitable for patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart and brain diseases.

Is grapefruit an imported fruit?

Imported grapefruit is called grapefruit, while Chinese grapefruit is called Huyou. Grapefruit is a popular fruit with a yellow-orange skin and a smaller fruit than pomelo. The flesh of grapefruit is pale yellow-white or pink and tastes sour. Grapefruit was first discovered in Barbados, South America, and later introduced to the United States. It was introduced to my country around 1940.

Grapefruit is a kind of artificially planted tree species. Currently, there are two types of grapefruit sold in the Chinese market: domestic and imported. Over-produced grapefruit is also called Huyou. In fact, the hybrid of pomelo and tangerine is also called Huyou. It is mainly produced in Changshan, Zhejiang, China, and the price is relatively cheap.

At the same time, the imported grapefruit sold on the market is generally imported from the United States. Grapefruit was first discovered in Barbados, South America, and was introduced to the United States in 1880. In the United States, grapefruit is called grapefruit because it was introduced by the Portuguese. The price of imported grapefruit is 5-10 times that of pomelo.