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Description/Taste
The Oro Blanco grapefruit lacks the trademark tartness that has devalued most grapefruit varieties. The segmented flesh is devoid of any color beyond its pale yellow tones, it lacks acidity, making it far sweeter than other varieties. When ripe, the Oro Blanco has a golden yellow peel with a bitter, thick rind, and pith up to a 1/2 inch deep. Its flesh is tender, juicy, seedless and sweet with a large hollow core.
Seasons/Availability
Oro Blanco grapefruits are harvested from winter until early spring.
Current Facts
The Oro Blanco, meaning "white gold" in Spanish, is the product of cross-pollinating a seedy grapefruit variety and an acid-less pomelo variety. The cross results in elements of each parent, allowing for the Oro Blanco's unusual size, shape and flavor profile. Though the Oro Blanco may display a green rind during their early stages of ripening, they are just as sweet as when their peel turns yellow.
Nutritional Value
White grapefruit, such as the Oro Blanco, are high in vitamin C, fiber and potassium.
Applications
Oro Blanco grapefruit are sweet-tart and may be used in savory or dessert preparations. Use whole segments in salad or fruit dessert, or use the juice in cocktails or frozen dishes. Oro Blancos are popular in Asian cuisine and may be paired with other citrus, bitter greens, cucumbers, chiles, nuts, avocado and seafood. Use creamy fats, sharp, pepper, sweet and spicy flavors to enhance the Oro Blanco's taste. Store at room temperature for up to a week, then refrigerate for later use.
Geography/History
The Oro Blanco grapefruit was originally developed at the University of Riverside in 1958 and released upon receipt of its patent in 1981. Oro Blanco trees are hardy, preferring to grow in subtropical and warm climates to hot valleys for growth, though they can tolerate near freezing conditions. The fruit matures early, but retains its freshness on the tree throughout its peak season.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center, CA 1-760-802-2175 About 17 days ago, 3/11/20 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco Grapefruit sweet and juicy 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center,CA 1-760-802-2175 About 24 days ago, 3/04/20 Sharer's comments : White Gold at the market! 
Seafood City
Seafood City - McKee Road San Jose
Near Alum Rock, California, United States3065 Mckee Road San Jose CA 95127 408-240-4980 http://www.seafoodcity.com About 30 days ago, 2/27/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center , CA 1-760-802-2175 About 31 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco grapefruit in season now from Polito Family Farms 
New Leaf Community Market
New Leaf Community Market - Aptos Village Way
Near Capitola, California, United States161 Aptos Village Way Aptos CA 95003 831-685-8500 https://www.newleaf.com About 32 days ago, 2/25/20 Sharer's comments : Organic. 
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Near San Francisco, California, United StatesAbout 34 days ago, 2/23/20 Sharer's comments : Nice. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 40 days ago, 2/17/20 Sharer's comments : Citrus Season is Now! Come get these Oro Blanco Grapefruit from Polito Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Polito Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesValley Center, CA 1-760-802-2175 About 45 days ago, 2/12/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet sweet Gold! 
Little Tokyo Market Place
Little Tokyo Marketplace
Near Los Angeles, California, United States333 S Alameda Street #100 Los Angeles CA 90013 213-617-0030 http://www.littletokyomarket.com About 55 days ago, 2/02/20 
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Mitsuwa Market - W. Las Tunas Drive
Near Alhambra, California, United States515 W Las Tunas Drive San Gabriel CA 91776 626-457-2899 https://www.mitsuwa.com About 56 days ago, 2/01/20 
Zion Market
Near Irvine, California, United StatesAbout 62 days ago, 1/26/20 
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Costa Mesa
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States665 Paularino Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-557-6699 https://www.mitsuwa.com About 64 days ago, 1/24/20 
Zion Market
Zion Market - Zionmart
Near Irvine, California, United States5331 University Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-872-2233 https://www.zionmarket.com About 64 days ago, 1/24/20 
Summers
Summer's Fruit Barn
Near Phoenix, Arizona, United States2760 E Baseline Road Phoenix AZ 85042 602-243-1408 About 68 days ago, 1/20/20 Sharer's comments : Oro, white gold. 
AZ International Marketplace
AZ International Marketplace
Near Tempe, Arizona, United States1920 W Broadway Road Mesa AZ 85202 602-633-6296 About 69 days ago, 1/19/20 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 72 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Grape fruit white š 
AZ international Marketplace
AZ International Marketplace
Near Tempe, Arizona, United States1920 W Broadway Road Mesa AZ 85202 602-633-6296 About 81 days ago, 1/07/20 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Tatum Blvd
Near Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States10810 N Tatum Blvd Phoenix AZ 85028 602-569-7600 https://www.wholefoods.com About 82 days ago, 1/06/20 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens top notch produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 98 days ago, 12/21/19 Sharer's comments : Sweet! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA 1-760-908-6251 About 105 days ago, 12/14/19 Sharer's comments : Oro Blancos in Season Now 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 113 days ago, 12/06/19 Sharer's comments : Oro blanco season has begun! 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 140 days ago, 11/09/19 
Monterey Market
Near Berkeley, California, United StatesAbout 238 days ago, 8/03/19 
Lotte Market
Lotte Market
Near La Crescenta-Montrose, California, United States2135 Foothill Blvd La Canada Flintridge CA 91011 818-957-8184 About 273 days ago, 6/29/19 
Gold Fortune Supermarket
Gold Fortune Supermarket
Near Cerritos, California, United States13321 Artesia Blvd Cerritos CA 90703 562-802-8888 About 280 days ago, 6/22/19 
H Mart
Near Poway, California, United StatesAbout 340 days ago, 4/23/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Jacy Farm Sung Goo Cho
Near San Diego, California, United States951-837-0536 About 350 days ago, 4/13/19 Sharer's comments : Large and in charge. 
Leucadia farmers market
Carranza Fruit Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United States13056 Mirat De Valle Valley Center CA 92082 760-749-6791 About 363 days ago, 3/31/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Peter Schaner
Near San Diego, California, United States30819 Mesa Crest Road Valley Center CA 92082 760-749-9376 About 364 days ago, 3/30/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Jacy Farm Sung Goo Cho
Near San Diego, California, United States951-837-0536 About 371 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco Grapefruit spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 406 days ago, 2/16/19 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco Grapefruit spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Sweet and juicy. 
Nijiya Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 407 days ago, 2/15/19 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco Grapefruit spotted at Nijiya Market. redners market langhorne Near Penndel, Pennsylvania, United States About 437 days ago, 1/16/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Peter Schaner
Near San Diego, California, United StatesSchaner Family Farms 30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082 760-749-9376 About 448 days ago, 1/05/19 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco Grapefruit spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Poway Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-741-8471 About 455 days ago, 12/29/18 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco Grapefruit spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 497 days ago, 11/17/18 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco Grapefruit spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Sweet and mild, white inside. 
Culver City Farmers Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United States420 W. Shaw Ave. , Fresno 93704 About 697 days ago, 5/01/18 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco Grapefruit spotted at Culver City Farmers Market. Sweet grapefruit. Great for salads. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Barry Korral
Near San Diego, California, United States760-631-0200 About 699 days ago, 4/29/18 Sharer's comments : Oro Blanco Grapefruit spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. |
