Does grapefruit taste bitter? Is it bad? How to distinguish bitter grapefruit?

We all know that grapefruit is a common delicacy. It is rich in water, tastes sweet and delicious, and tastes super good. It is deeply loved by people. Many people like to eat grapefruit, especially children and female friends. Some people eat grapefruit that is bitter. So, is the grapefruit a bit bitter? Let's take a closer look!

Is grapefruit bitter because it is bad?

Not necessarily. The bitterness of grapefruit flesh is mostly caused by underripeness. Although it tastes bitter, it is edible.

Bitter grapefruits are probably picked before they are ripe. It is recommended that you look at the appearance of the grapefruit when choosing it. If the skin has poor elasticity, it is probably picked before it is fully ripe.

Why is grapefruit bitter?

There are several situations in which grapefruit tastes bitter:

1. It tastes a little bitter, slightly sour and slightly bitter. It is a matter of variety. Generally, Huyou is small in size and tastes bitter; while Shatianyou is sweet and sour. I personally prefer Shatianyou.

2. If it is particularly bitter, it means that the grapefruit is not ripe and was picked too early, so when buying it, choose large ones with yellow skin, not those with green skin.

3. Check whether it has been stored for too long and has gone bad. Check whether there are any soft or rotten spots on the grapefruit peel and whether the grapefruit flesh shows any signs of corruption.

Why are some grapefruits sweet and bitter?

This situation is usually caused by uneven sunlight exposure, uneven development of flesh cells, some fully developed, some incomplete. So some parts are sweet, some are bitter. So when buying, you should look at the appearance, shape and color. Different colors and asymmetrical sizes usually have this situation.

Because grapefruit is sweet and sour, cool in nature, and slightly bitter, it is the best fruit for removing internal heat. If you can't stand the taste, I suggest you don't eat grapefruit in the future. If it is particularly bitter, you can peel the grapefruit flesh, add half of the grapefruit peel, and boil honey grapefruit tea, which has the effect of reducing phlegm and relieving cough, as well as moistening the lungs and intestines, losing weight, and beautifying.

How to distinguish bitter grapefruit

1. The first step is to observe its color

The yellower the color, the sweeter it will be. Of course, it should be a natural yellow. Don’t try if it’s too yellow. If you’re not careful, it will turn your hands into artificial yellow.

2. The second step is to pinch it

As the saying goes, pick the softest persimmons to squeeze. Don't do that when buying grapefruits. Pick the hard ones. The harder they are, the sweeter they are.

3. The last step is to weigh the weight

The heavier it is, the more abundant it is, the firmer it is, and the better the nutrients the fruit has absorbed, so it will naturally be sweet.

Tips:

When choosing a grapefruit, press the grapefruit skin with your thumb. If you feel something hard when pressing, it means the grapefruit skin is thin. If it is elastic when pressed, the skin must be thick. After choosing, take two grapefruits of the same size and try the weight in your hands to ensure that you buy a grapefruit with high moisture content and thin skin.