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Star Ruby Grapefruit

Inventory, 27 ct : 75.56
This item was last sold on : 07/10/20

• 147 Featured Restaurants

• 54 Recipe Ideas

• 19 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.

Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Jeune Et Jolie Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
The Pearl Hotel Bar	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr.	San Diego CA	619-295-3173
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-297-3100
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
JSIX American restaurant & Bar	San Diego CA	619-531-8744
The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar)	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Small Bar	San Diego CA	619-795-7998
Medina family	San Diego CA	619-295-3172

the other 127...

The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
Miss B's Coconut Club	San Diego CA	858-381-0855
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Rare Society	San Diego CA	619-501-6404
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Domaine Baran	San Diego CA	858-952-2949
Eclipse Chocolate	San Diego CA	619-578-2984
Cucina Enoteca (Bar)	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Coin-Op Game Room	San Diego CA	818-448-0129
Huntress (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Craft and Commerce Bar	San Diego CA	619-269-0288
Morning Glory (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Puesto-Downtown	San Diego CA	619-233-8880
The Compass Bar	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Dija Mara	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar	San Diego CA	619-840-7000
Home and Away Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-886-1358
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Windmill Food Hall 2020	Carlsbad CA	760-450-6939
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	619-940-6456
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Seven Grand Whiskey Bar	San Diego CA	858-752-8482
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC	San Diego CA	858-754-9173
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
Miguel's Old Town Bar	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Sycamore Den	San Diego CA	858-366-2586
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	619-291-1220
You & Yours Distilling Co.	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Lumi (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Bitter Brothers Brewing Co.	San Diego CA	619-961-9960
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Cutwater Spirits (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
333 Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-433-3333
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Rustic Root Bar	San Diego CA	619-702-5595
Brigantine Del Mar Bar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Jalisco Cantina	Oceanside CA	760-429-1679
Tipsy Crow	San Diego CA	619-338-9300
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Bikram's Students	San Diego CA	619-220-6811
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Tin Roof	San Diego CA	619-230-8606
Sidecar	San Diego CA	619-230-5715
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Parakeet Cafe Del Mar	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Under Belly-Uptown (Bar)	104 CA	619-269-4626
Brigantine Coronado Bar	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa (Bar)	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Urbn Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-255-7300
Parakeet Cafe La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-578-1040
False Idol	San Diego CA	619-269-2202
Born & Raised (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Casero Taqueria	Carlsbad CA	760-845-3346
Galaxy Taco	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Vitality Tap - 1St Ave	San Diego CA	619-237-7625
Brigantine Escondido Bar	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-269-9036
Marriott Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-3000 x6335
Miho Gastrotruck Bar	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Wonderland Ocean Pub	San Diego CA	619-255-3358
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Campfire Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Harney Sushi Old Town	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-436-5236
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2401
Shorehouse Kitchen	La Jolla CA	858-459-3300
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Vitality Tap Carmel Valley	San Diego CA	858-925-7030
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-484-3777
Ironside Bar Inc.	San Diego CA	619-269-3033
J & Tonys (Bar)	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Bankers Hill Bar	San Diego CA	619-231-0222
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Eco Catering Grill	San Diego CA	619-997-8792
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Sublime Ale House-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-510-9220
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Kettner Exchange Bar	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Eddie V's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500
Mr A's Bar	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
Paradise Point Resort Bar Beverage	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Marriott Courtyard Nolen	San Diego CA	619-544-1004
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Juniper & Ivy Bar	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Tahona (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Jai Jus	San Diego CA	858-335-0507
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Star Ruby Grapefruit. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Washington Post		Iron Skillet Shrimp With Grapefruit
Food on Fifth		Ruby Red Grapefruit Upside- Down Cake
Cooking on the Weekends		Grapefruit-Avocado Salad
Kristine's Kitchen		Whole Grain Grapefruit Ricotta Muffins
Eating Well		Grapefruit Rounds with Halloumi Cheese
Crumb Blog		Grapefruit Campari Sorbet
Lemonpi		Pink Grapefruit, Brown Butter and Bay Leaf Cakes
Pinch and Swirl		Mixed Citrus Salad with Honey, Lemon, Mint Vinaigrette and Pistachios
Getty Stewart		Grapefruit Yogurt Parfait with Homemade Granola
Eating Well		Mixed Green Salad with Grapefruit & Cranberries

the other 44...

Soup Addict		Refreshing Vitamin Water
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Charred Grapefruit and Basil Gin and Tonic
A Cozy Kitchen		Grapefruit and Rosemary Spitzer
Delish Knowledge		Citrus Polenta Brunch Cake
Coley Cooks		Pink Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies
Wine and Glue		Grapefruit Muffins
Skinny Mom		Tropical Detox Salad
A Cozy Kitchen		Grapefruit Shandy
The View from Great Island		One Bowl Pink Grapefruit Bars
The Feedfeed		Ruby Red Grapefruit Cocktail
Kitchen Sanctuary		Grapefruit Breakfast Doughnuts
Food and Wine		Pink-Grapefruit-and-Avocado Salad
A Cozy Kitchen		Grapefruit Old Fashioned
A Cozy Kitchen		Loosey-Goosey Yogurt Panna Cotta with Grapefruit Curd
Giraffes Can Bake		Brandy Grapefruit Mimosa
The Feedfeed		Cinnamon Sugar Broiled Grapefruit
Honest Cooking		Winter Citrus Salad with Currants and Goat Cheese
Preppy Kitchen		Grapefruit Mojito Up With A Twist
Fox and Briar		Roasted Shrimp, Fennel and Grapefruit Kale Salad
She Wears Many Hats		Easy Grapefruit Slushie
Scandi Foodie		Baked Grapefruit with Coconut Crumble
Seasonal & Savory		Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grapefruit Salad
Cook Primal Gourmet		Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Marlin Steak
Baked Greens		Grapefruit and Cardamom Olive Oil Cake
Marisa Moore Nutrition		Grapefruit Basil Cocktail
The Brewer & The Baker		Grapefruit Marmalade
Grateful Grazer		Winter Citrus Salad with Watecress, Fennel and Pistachios
Eating Well		Chicken Fajitas with Red Grapefruit Salsa
The Green Creator		Roasted Asparagus Salad with Pink Grapefruit Wedges
Tatyana's Everyday Food		Vanilla Citrus Tart
Courntey Sweets		Easy Healthy Snack Sliced Apples
Cooking on the Weekends		Ginger-Citrus Pie
Say Yes		Home-made Pink Grapefruit Sorbet in Grapefruit Cups
Horse and Heels		Frozen Ruby Red Citrus Slush
Cooking on the Weekends		Stone Fruit Flowers and Winter Citrus Carpaccio
The Yellow House		Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake
Melanie Makes		Strawberry Grapefruit Smoothie
Eating Well		Grapefruit & Red Snapper Ceviche
Nutmeg Nanny		Greek Yogurt Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake
Eating Well		Red Grapefruit Salad with Avocado & Pistachios
Cooking on the Weekends		Honey Ginger Broiled Grapefruit
Cubes N Juliennes		Spiced Grapefruit Granita
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Pink Grapefruit and Strawberry Mocktail
Gourmandistan		Rosemary Grapefruit Tart

Recently Shared

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Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 22 days ago, 6/19/20
Sharer's comments : Now that's a Ruby Red Grapefruit👍🏼

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 30 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 144 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 147 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 150 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 183 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 207 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 338 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 366 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 378 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 379 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 379 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 384 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 385 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 450 days ago, 4/18/19
Sharer's comments : Grape fruit star ruby from Cyprus 🇨🇾

Eastpoint Mall Near Aft Blk 182, Singapore
About 467 days ago, 4/01/19

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Ken's Top Notch Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 483 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 535 days ago, 1/23/19
Sharer's comments : Bernard ranches

Walmart Supercenter Wisconsin, United States
About 690 days ago, 8/21/18
Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit spotted at Walmart Supercenter. South Africa Grown