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Star Ruby Grapefruit

Inventory, 27 ct : 44.95
This item was last sold on : 01/26/21

• 77 Featured Restaurants

• 54 Recipe Ideas

• 24 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.

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 Café	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

the other 57...

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

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Star Ruby Grapefruit. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Baked Greens		Grapefruit and Cardamom Olive Oil Cake
Cooking on the Weekends		Honey Ginger Broiled Grapefruit
Giraffes Can Bake		Brandy Grapefruit Mimosa
Seasonal & Savory		Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grapefruit Salad
Eating Well		Mixed Green Salad with Grapefruit & Cranberries
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Pink Grapefruit and Strawberry Mocktail
Cooking on the Weekends		Grapefruit-Avocado Salad
The Feedfeed		Cinnamon Sugar Broiled Grapefruit
Coley Cooks		Pink Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies
Eating Well		Grapefruit Rounds with Halloumi Cheese

the other 44...

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

Recently Shared

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Central market of Athens 🇬🇷

Athinagoras LTD
Central market of Athens G-43
00302104830298

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 29 days ago, 12/29/20
Sharer's comments : Grape fruit red 🌹

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 48 days ago, 12/10/20
Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit @specialtyproduce

Specialty Produce

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

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 96 days ago, 10/23/20
Sharer's comments : Ruby reds!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Garcia Organic Farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 147 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 160 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 167 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 181 days ago, 7/30/20
Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit is stu available!

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 222 days ago, 6/19/20
Sharer's comments : Now that's a Ruby Red Grapefruit👍🏼

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 230 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 344 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 347 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 350 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 383 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 407 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 538 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 567 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 578 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 579 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 579 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 584 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 585 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 650 days ago, 4/18/19
Sharer's comments : Grape fruit star ruby from Cyprus 🇨🇾

Eastpoint Mall Near Aft Blk 182, Singapore
About 667 days ago, 4/01/19

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Ken's Top Notch Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 683 days ago, 3/16/19
Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Beautiful blush on these.