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Star Ruby Grapefruit

Inventory, 27 ct : 58.83
This item was last sold on : 04/08/20

• 162 Featured Restaurants

• 54 Recipe Ideas

• 17 Sharess

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.

Sycamore Den	San Diego CA	858-366-2586
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Misadventure & Co.	Vista CA	413-668-6895
Galaxy Taco	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Polite Provisions	San Diego CA	619-677-3784
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-759-1843
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Promiscuous Greens	San Diego CA	858-337-9196
The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar)	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Rustic Root Bar	San Diego CA	619-702-5595
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Soda & Swine Liberty Station (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-501-9989
Et Voila! French Bistro (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-209-7759
Sidecar	San Diego CA	619-230-5715
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Brigantine Del Mar Bar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935

the other 142...

Sublime Ale House-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-510-9220
Noble Experiment	San Diego CA	619-446-0002
Herb & Wood Bar	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Dija Mara	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Rare Society	San Diego CA	619-501-6404
The Compass Bar	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Huntress (Banquet)	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
FaVe Tacos	San Diego CA	858-888-2361
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa (Bar)	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Bang Bang Bar	San Diego CA	619-677-2264
Seven Grand Whiskey Bar	San Diego CA	858-752-8482
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Amicis Ristobar	San Diego CA	858-847-2740
Coin-Op Game Room	San Diego CA	818-448-0129
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2401
Stake Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Eclipse Chocolate	San Diego CA	619-578-2984
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-663-9916
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-269-9036
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
You & Yours Distilling Co.	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
The Florence (Bar)	San Diego CA	858-433-1545
Tiger Tiger	San Diego CA	619-764-5475
K&L Neighborhood Eateries	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Parakeet Cafe Del Mar	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Mr A's Bar	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Flap Your Jacks	San Diego CA	858-224-7442
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Shake and Muddle	Chula Vista CA	619-816-5429
Nolita Hall - Bar	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Windmill Food Hall 2020	Carlsbad CA	760-450-6939
32 North Brewing Co.	San Diego CA	714-791-8973
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	310-407-9937
Born & Raised (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Fifty Two Remedies	San Diego	858-707-7016
Lumi (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Darin Fong	San Diego CA	619-719-6924
Craft and Commerce Bar	San Diego CA	619-269-0288
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Hazel & Jade Bakery-Clairemont	San Diego CA	619-295-2001
Campfire Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Curated Leu	Encinitas CA
Raised By Wolves	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Cutwater Spirits (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Clara Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-470-9143
Jeune Et Jolie Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Waypoint Public Bar	San Diego CA	619-255-8778
Paradise Point Resort Tidal	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Fernside (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-398-5156
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Rabbit Hole	San Diego CA	619-255-4653
Fifty Two Remedies Bar	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
The Pearl Hotel Bar	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Tipsy Crow	San Diego CA	619-338-9300
Puesto-Downtown	San Diego CA	619-233-8880
Veg Appeal	San Diego CA	619-940-7648
Jalisco Cantina	Oceanside CA	760-429-1679
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
Small Bar	San Diego CA	619-795-7998
Under Belly-Uptown (Bar)	104 CA	619-269-4626
Parakeet Cafe La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-578-1040
The Bellows	San Marcos CA	619-395-6325
Tea Venture Group	San Diego CA	858-207-8746
Legoland Hotel 1	Carlsbad CA	760-444-5601
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown)	San Diego CA	619-255-8864
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Madison High School	San Diego CA	858-496-8410
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Grass Skirt (Bar)	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Not Not Tacos	San Diego CA	619-696-7675
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Cucina Enoteca (Bar)	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Panama 66 (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Voltaire Beach House	San Diego CA	619-574-6878
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Morning Glory (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Tahona (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
SandBox Pizza	San Diego CA	858-273-7263
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Monteferante Foods	Vista CA	310-740-0194
Nostrum	Escondido CA	858-442-4527
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
False Idol	San Diego CA	619-269-2202
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Homestead Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-209-0149
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Uptown Tavern	San Diego CA	619-847-4688
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
Miguel's Old Town Bar	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Ironside Bar Inc.	San Diego CA	619-269-3033
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
My Yard Live	San Marcos CA	619-339-1686
The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Kettner Exchange Bar	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
J & Tonys (Bar)	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-436-5236
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
Leroy's Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Chef de Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-248-0538
Vitality Tap Carmel Valley	San Diego CA	858-925-7030

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Star Ruby Grapefruit. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Seasonal & Savory		Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grapefruit Salad
Eating Well		Chicken Fajitas with Red Grapefruit Salsa
Wine and Glue		Grapefruit Muffins
Skinny Mom		Tropical Detox Salad
The Green Creator		Roasted Asparagus Salad with Pink Grapefruit Wedges
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Charred Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic
Giraffes Can Bake		Brandy Grapefruit Mimosa
Grateful Grazer		Winter Citrus Salad with Watecress, Fennel and Pistachios
Horse and Heels		Frozen Ruby Red Citrus Slush
Lemonpi		Pink Grapefruit, Brown Butter and Bay Leaf Cakes

the other 44...

Getty Stewart		Grapefruit Yogurt Parfait with Homemade Granola
Baked Greens		Grapefruit and Cardamom Olive Oil Cake
Gourmandistan		Rosemary Grapefruit Tart
Honest Cooking		Winter Citrus Salad with Currants and Goat Cheese
The Feedfeed		Ruby Red Grapefruit Cocktail
Soup Addict		Refreshing Vitamin Water
Eating Well		Red Grapefruit Salad with Avocado & Pistachios
Eating Well		Grapefruit & Red Snapper Ceviche
Crumb Blog		Grapefruit Campari Sorbet
Cooking on the Weekends		Grapefruit-Avocado Salad
Tatyana's Everyday Food		Vanilla Citrus Tart
Pinch and Swirl		Mixed Citrus Salad with Honey, Lemon, Mint Vinaigrette and Pistachios
Fox and Briar		Roasted Shrimp, Fennel and Grapefruit Kale Salad
Coley Cooks		Pink Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies
Kitchen Sanctuary		Grapefruit Breakfast Doughnuts
A Cozy Kitchen		Loosey-Goosey Yogurt Panna Cotta with Grapefruit Curd
Cooking on the Weekends		Honey Ginger Broiled Grapefruit
Food and Wine		Pink-Grapefruit-and-Avocado Salad
Courntey Sweets		Easy Healthy Snack Sliced Apples
Cooking on the Weekends		Stone Fruit Flowers and Winter Citrus Carpaccio
She Wears Many Hats		Easy Grapefruit Slushie
Eating Well		Mixed Green Salad with Grapefruit & Cranberries
Cubes N Juliennes		Spiced Grapefruit Granita
The Yellow House		Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake
Scandi Foodie		Baked Grapefruit with Coconut Crumble
Washington Post		Iron Skillet Shrimp With Grapefruit
Nutmeg Nanny		Greek Yogurt Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake
The Feedfeed		Cinnamon Sugar Broiled Grapefruit
Marisa Moore Nutrition		Grapefruit Basil Cocktail
Eating Well		Grapefruit Rounds with Halloumi Cheese
Preppy Kitchen		Grapefruit Mojito Up With A Twist
A Cozy Kitchen		Grapefruit Shandy
The Brewer & The Baker		Grapefruit Marmalade
Food on Fifth		Ruby Red Grapefruit Upside- Down Cake
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Pink Grapefruit and Strawberry Mocktail
Cooking on the Weekends		Ginger-Citrus Pie
The View from Great Island		One Bowl Pink Grapefruit Bars
Say Yes		Home-made Pink Grapefruit Sorbet in Grapefruit Cups
Delish Knowledge		Citrus Polenta Brunch Cake
Cook Primal Gourmet		Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Marlin Steak
Kristine's Kitchen		Whole Grain Grapefruit Ricotta Muffins
Melanie Makes		Strawberry Grapefruit Smoothie
A Cozy Kitchen		Grapefruit Old Fashioned
A Cozy Kitchen		Grapefruit and Rosemary Spitzer

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Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 51 days ago, 2/18/20
Sharer's comments : Grapefruit star ruby from Greece 🇬🇷

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Kens Top Notch Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 54 days ago, 2/15/20

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Bernard Ranches
15780 Winters Lane Riverside CA 92504
951-533-6742

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 57 days ago, 2/12/20

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 90 days ago, 1/10/20
Sharer's comments : One of many grapefruits in season coming from farmers to you now.

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 114 days ago, 12/17/19
Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit in season now. New Crop - First Pick.

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L27
002104810330

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 245 days ago, 8/08/19
Sharer's comments : Grape fruit star ruby 🤩

Lalas S.A
Central market of Athens M 18-20
002104826243

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 273 days ago, 7/11/19
Sharer's comments : Grape fruit red 😻

Roma Market Italian Deli

Roma Market
918 N Lake Ave Pasadena CA 91104
626-797-7748

Near Pasadena, California, United States
About 285 days ago, 6/29/19

Bob's Market

Bobs Market
1650 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica CA 90405
310-452-2493

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 286 days ago, 6/28/19
Sharer's comments : New crop California.

Santa Monica Glatt Kosher Market

Santa Monica Kosher Market
11540 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90025
310-473-4435

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 286 days ago, 6/28/19

Beverly Hills Market & Deli

Beverly Hills Market & Deli
303 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210
310-657-3663

Near Beverly Hills, California, United States
About 291 days ago, 6/23/19

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Walmart Neighborhood Market
1120 S. Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA 92805
657-208-5201

Near Anaheim, California, United States
About 292 days ago, 6/22/19

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 357 days ago, 4/18/19
Sharer's comments : Grape fruit star ruby from Cyprus 🇨🇾

Eastpoint Mall Near Aft Blk 182, Singapore
About 374 days ago, 4/01/19

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Ken's Top Notch Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 390 days ago, 3/16/19
Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Beautiful blush on these.

Santa Monica Farmers market Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 442 days ago, 1/23/19
Sharer's comments : Bernard ranches

Walmart Supercenter Wisconsin, United States
About 597 days ago, 8/21/18
Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit spotted at Walmart Supercenter. South Africa Grown