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Description/Taste
Star Ruby grapefruits are globular and slightly flattened, growing to a size of 15 centimeters in diameter and 12 centimeters in height. Their rind is yellow-orange with a blush of rose indicating ripeness. The peel is medium-thick and bittersweet laden with volatile oils that intensify when the rind is punctured or zested, releasing a bouquet of citrus aromatics. Star Ruby grapefruit has the darkest flesh of all the red grapefruit varieties. In fact, the redder the flesh the sweeter the flavor. The ruby red pulp is juicy with a sweet-tart flavor and contains few, if any, seeds.
Seasons/Availability
Star Ruby grapefruits are available in the late winter and through the summer months.
Current Facts
Star Ruby grapefruit is a variety of Citrus paradisi that was originally found growing as a sport on a grapefruit tree in San Benito, Texas in the 1930's. In botanical terms the word sport refers to a natural mutation that occurs on any type of plant. Further breeding of the Star Ruby variety was conducted at the R. A. Hensz breeding program at Texas A & I University in Welasco, Texas. The seeds of a Hudson grapefruit, a pink variety, were irradiated and selectively bred to produce a deeply pigmented less seedy grapefruit.
Nutritional Value
Grapefruits provide of vitamin C, B complex vitamins, zinc, copper, iron , potassium, and dietary fiber. Specifically, Star Ruby grapefruits are an excellent source of vitamin A and supply the highest levels of lycopene of all grapefruits.
Applications
Star Ruby grapefruit are the standard pink grapefruit in taste, flavor and appearance. Most often eaten fresh in breakfast preparations, grapefruit may also be used in savory salads, baked dishes, or juiced into cocktails, vinaigrette or frozen desserts. The flesh and juice may also be cooked down into sauces, syrups and jams. Pair Star Ruby grapefruit with other citrus, tropical fruit, avocados, yogurt, root vegetables, salad greens, raw and cooked fish and fresh herbs. Star Ruby grapefruits will keep at room temperature for up to a week and for 2 weeks when refrigerated.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In 2013 the Sunkist company began the "Not Your Mother's Grapefruit" campaign to boost grapefruit sales among women of the millennial generation. Anecdotal evidence may show an uptick in grapefruit consumption during that year for women.
Geography/History
The Star Ruby grapefruit has its origins in Texas where it continues to be an iconic export. In 1977, a disease-free budwood of Star Ruby was made available to the public, allowing other citrus growing regions to begin cultivating the fruit for commercial markets. However, it is widely regarded that those fruits grown in Texas remain superior in quality and taste. In fact, Star Ruby grapefruit grown in Texas are the only fruits to carry the prestigious label of 'Texas Star Ruby'.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-663-9916 |
Bread & Cie CafƩ | San Diego CA | |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
Bottle Rocket | San Diego CA | 619-539-7372 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
The Local-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-231-4447 |
Viejas Casino Cafe | Alpine CA | 619-659-1774 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Ermias Mesghenna | ||
Bound Coffee | Oceanside CA | 760-805-3505 |
Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 413-668-6895 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa (Bar) | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
Fernside (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-857-9409 |
Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
Hazel & Jade Bakery | #100 CA | 804-815-8052 |
Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
Fifty Two Remedies | San Diego | 858-707-7016 |
Sidecar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5715 |
Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
Chef Justin Snyder | Lakeside CA | 619-212-9990 |
The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-831-5170 |
Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
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Athinagoras LTD
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens G-43 00302104830298 About 29 days ago, 12/29/20 Sharer's comments : Grape fruit red š¹ ![]() ![]() About 48 days ago, 12/10/20 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit @specialtyproduce ![]() ![]() About 96 days ago, 10/23/20 Sharer's comments : Ruby reds! ![]() ![]()
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 147 days ago, 9/02/20 ![]() ![]() About 160 days ago, 8/20/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Star Ruby Grapefruit from J.J. Lone Daughter Ranch! ![]() ![]() About 167 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit is in! ![]() ![]() About 181 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit is stu available! ![]() About 222 days ago, 6/19/20 Sharer's comments : Now that's a Ruby Red Grapefruitšš¼ ![]() About 230 days ago, 6/11/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful, amazing star ruby from Bernard Farms! ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 344 days ago, 2/18/20 Sharer's comments : Grapefruit star ruby from Greece š¬š· ![]() ![]()
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 347 days ago, 2/15/20 ![]() ![]()
Bernard Ranches
Near Santa Monica, California, United States15780 Winters Lane Riverside CA 92504 951-533-6742 About 350 days ago, 2/12/20 ![]() ![]() About 383 days ago, 1/10/20 Sharer's comments : One of many grapefruits in season coming from farmers to you now. ![]() ![]() About 407 days ago, 12/17/19 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit in season now. New Crop - First Pick. ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 538 days ago, 8/08/19 Sharer's comments : Grape fruit star ruby 𤩠![]() ![]()
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 567 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Grape fruit red š» ![]() ![]()
Roma Market
Near Pasadena, California, United States918 N Lake Ave Pasadena CA 91104 626-797-7748 About 578 days ago, 6/29/19 ![]() ![]()
Bobs Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1650 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica CA 90405 310-452-2493 About 579 days ago, 6/28/19 Sharer's comments : New crop California. ![]() ![]()
Santa Monica Kosher Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United States11540 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90025 310-473-4435 About 579 days ago, 6/28/19 ![]() ![]()
Beverly Hills Market & Deli
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States303 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210 310-657-3663 About 584 days ago, 6/23/19 ![]() ![]()
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Near Anaheim, California, United States1120 S. Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA 92805 657-208-5201 About 585 days ago, 6/22/19 ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 650 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : Grape fruit star ruby from Cyprus šØš¾ ![]() About 667 days ago, 4/01/19 ![]() ![]()
Ken's Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 683 days ago, 3/16/19 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Beautiful blush on these. |