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Pinkglow™ Pineapple
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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.
| The Guild Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Mr A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Fernside (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-857-9409 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-663-9916 |
| Graze Bar | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Sidecar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5715 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 413-668-6895 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Trust Restaurant (Bar) | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Elixir De La Lune | La Jolla CA | 619-985-8979 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| MishMash | San Diego CA | 760-822-1097 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brigantine Del Mar Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Vino Carta Solana Beach | Encinitas CA | 858-353-2815 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-886-0059 |
| Chefs SD | San Diego CA | 619-709-6708 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Brigantine Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| El Dorado Lounge | San Diego CA | 858-531-5062 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| UPAC Enterprise Center | San Diego CA | 619-255-7644 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 916-207-1076 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Miho (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Chiefs Burgers & Brew | Solana Beach CA | 858-864-6965 |
| Tuetano Taqueria | San Diego CA | 858-275-0913 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 805-638-8367 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Pendry SD | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Bella Beverage Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 619-501-5577 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Savory Moment 2021 | El Cajon CA | 619-633-8863 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Catering) | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa (Bar) | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout a day ago, 5/15/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from García Organic Farm 
Poway Farmers Market
Valley Center Growers Inc.
Near Poway, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 30 days ago, 4/16/22 Sharer's comments : Fresh and juicy - one month left of the season!! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 49 days ago, 3/27/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from García Organic Farm 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Kens Top Notch Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 58 days ago, 3/19/22 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 120 days ago, 1/16/22 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit From García Organic Farm 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 148 days ago, 12/19/21 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Garcia Organic Farm 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 168 days ago, 11/28/21 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Garcia Organic Farms 
Scripps Ranch Farmer's Market
R&L Farms
Near Poway, California, United StatesRamona, CA About 185 days ago, 11/11/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 218 days ago, 10/10/21 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit from Garcia Organic Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Bernard Ranches
Near Santa Monica, California, United States15780 Winters Lane Riverside CA 92504 951-533-6742 About 229 days ago, 9/29/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 238 days ago, 9/20/21 Sharer's comments : Star ruby grapefruit from Mud Creek Ranch 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 257 days ago, 9/01/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 278 days ago, 8/11/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 292 days ago, 7/28/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Bernard Ranch
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 390 days ago, 4/21/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 409 days ago, 4/02/21 Sharer's comments : Ruby Red from Mud Creek Ranch 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 423 days ago, 3/19/21 Sharer's comments : Ruby Grapefruits from Mud Creek 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 457 days ago, 2/13/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 458 days ago, 2/12/21 Sharer's comments : Ruby Red Grapefruit from Garcia Organics! 
Central market of Athens 🇬🇷
Athinagoras LTD
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens G-43 00302104830298 About 503 days ago, 12/29/20 Sharer's comments : Grape fruit red 🌹 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 522 days ago, 12/10/20 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit @specialtyproduce 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 570 days ago, 10/23/20 Sharer's comments : Ruby reds! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 621 days ago, 9/02/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 634 days ago, 8/20/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Star Ruby Grapefruit from J.J. Lone Daughter Ranch! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 641 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit is in! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 655 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Star Ruby Grapefruit is stu available! 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 696 days ago, 6/19/20 Sharer's comments : Now that's a Ruby Red Grapefruit👍🏼 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 704 days ago, 6/11/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful, amazing star ruby from Bernard Farms! |
