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Star Ruby Grapefruit

Inventory, 27 ct : 29.22
This item was last sold on : 09/24/20

• 137 Featured Restaurants

• 54 Recipe Ideas

• 22 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.

The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Miguel's Old Town Bar	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC	San Diego CA	858-754-9173
Monzu Fresh Pasta	San Diego CA	619-831-5058
Coin-Op Game Room	San Diego CA	818-448-0129
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Tipsy Crow	San Diego CA	619-338-9300
Small Bar	San Diego CA	619-795-7998
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa (Bar)	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Knotty Barrel	San Diego CA	619-269-7156
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
False Idol	San Diego CA	619-269-2202

the other 117...

The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Ron Oliver
J & Tonys (Bar)	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Eddie V's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500
The Bellows	San Marcos CA	619-395-6325
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
Craft and Commerce Bar	San Diego CA	619-269-0288
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
Herb & Wood Bar	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Sensations Salud	San Diego CA	619-933-3489
Tin Roof	San Diego CA	619-230-8606
Urbn Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-255-7300
Sublime Ale House-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-510-9220
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr.	San Diego CA	619-295-3173
Zinque	San Diego CA	619-915-6172
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Creme de la Crepe	San Diego CA	310-483-2346
Ironside Bar Inc.	San Diego CA	619-269-3033
Dija Mara	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	619-236-1299
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
An's Dry Cleaning	San Diego CA	619-450-6166
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Misadventure & Co.	Vista CA	413-668-6895
Born & Raised (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
You & Yours Distilling Co.	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Brigantine Coronado Bar	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Miss B's Coconut Club	San Diego CA	858-381-0855
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Brigantine Escondido Bar	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	619-940-6456
The Compass Bar	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Galaxy Taco	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Portside Pier (Brigantine Bar)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Under Belly-Uptown (Bar)	104 CA	619-269-4626
Barbusa (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Duwara Consciousness Foundation	Oceanside CA	760-710-7473
Shorehouse Kitchen	La Jolla CA	858-459-3300
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-663-9916
Herb & Sea (Bar)	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Bottle Rocket	San Diego CA	619-539-7372
Polite Provisions	San Diego CA	619-677-3784
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Bankers Hill Bar	San Diego CA	619-231-0222
Campfire Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Nolita Hall - Bar	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
Cutwater Spirits (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Panama 66 (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552
Stake Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
Morning Glory (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Cucina Enoteca (Bar)	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar	San Diego CA	619-840-7000
The Pearl Hotel Bar	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Jalisco Cantina	Oceanside CA	760-429-1679
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020	San Diego CA	303-877-5052
The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar)	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Wonderland Ocean Pub	San Diego CA	619-255-3358
Sidecar	San Diego CA	619-230-5715
Juniper & Ivy Bar	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Paradise Point Resort Bar Beverage	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Jeune Et Jolie Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Brigantine Del Mar Bar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Fifty Two Remedies Bar	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Leroy's Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-491-0708
The Espresso Lab	San Diego CA	619-886-4532
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown)	San Diego CA	619-255-8864
Kettner Exchange Bar	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Tahona (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Star Ruby Grapefruit. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Honest Cooking		Winter Citrus Salad with Currants and Goat Cheese
Cooking on the Weekends		Stone Fruit Flowers and Winter Citrus Carpaccio
Horse and Heels		Frozen Ruby Red Citrus Slush
Seasonal & Savory		Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grapefruit Salad
Baked Greens		Grapefruit and Cardamom Olive Oil Cake
Coley Cooks		Pink Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies
Wine and Glue		Grapefruit Muffins
Gourmandistan		Rosemary Grapefruit Tart
Eating Well		Mixed Green Salad with Grapefruit & Cranberries
Lemonpi		Pink Grapefruit, Brown Butter and Bay Leaf Cakes

the other 44...

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

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Garcia Organic Farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 23 days ago, 9/02/20

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 36 days ago, 8/20/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful Star Ruby Grapefruit from J.J. Lone Daughter Ranch!

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 43 days ago, 8/13/20
Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit is in!

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 57 days ago, 7/30/20
Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit is stu available!

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 98 days ago, 6/19/20
Sharer's comments : Now that's a Ruby Red Grapefruit👍🏼

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 106 days ago, 6/11/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful, amazing star ruby from Bernard Farms!

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 220 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 223 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 226 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 259 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 283 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 414 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 442 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 454 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 455 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 455 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 460 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 461 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 526 days ago, 4/18/19
Sharer's comments : Grape fruit star ruby from Cyprus 🇨🇾

Eastpoint Mall Near Aft Blk 182, Singapore
About 543 days ago, 4/01/19

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Ken's Top Notch Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 559 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 611 days ago, 1/23/19
Sharer's comments : Bernard ranches