Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a big, round citrus fruit with thick skin. Inside, the flesh can be yellow, pink, or ruby red. It tastes both sweet and a little bit sour at the same time. Many people eat grapefruit for breakfast, often with a sprinkle of sugar on top.

How Grapefruit Got Its Name

Grapefruit got its funny name because it grows in bunches, like grapes. A grapefruit tree can have 12 or more fruits hanging together. The fruit was first found in the country of Barbados in the 1700s. It was made when two other citrus fruits mixed together. Today, grapefruit is grown in Florida, Texas, and California.

Eating Grapefruit

People eat grapefruit in many ways. The most common way is to cut it in half and scoop out the insides with a spoon. Some people use a special tool called a grapefruit spoon with a pointy tip. Grapefruit juice is another popular choice. The fruit is full of vitamin C and is good for your health.

Fun Facts

• Grapefruit was once called the 'forbidden fruit.'
• The biggest grapefruit ever weighed over 8 pounds.
• Pink grapefruit gets its color from the same thing that makes tomatoes red.

Did You Know?

Grapefruit can stop some medicines from working right. Doctors sometimes tell patients not to eat grapefruit while taking certain pills.