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Grapefruit teases your taste buds in an impressive nutrition package.

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| January 01, 2005 | Forman, Adrienne | COPYRIGHT 2009 Belvoir Media Group, LLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The Folklore: Grapefruit first appeared in the West Indies in the 1700's, probably the result of a serendipitous cross between a pomelo and an orange. It was given its current name when it was noticed that the fruit grew in clusters, like grapes. Today, in the U.S., grapefruits are grown mostly in Florida, Texas, California and Arizona.

The Facts: Grapefruit is a refreshingly tart and juicy fruit that comes in white, pink and red varieties. Deep red varieties, like the Ruby Sweet and Rio Star from Texas, are among the sweetest tasting. Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C; red and pink fruits provide vitamin A in the form of carotenoids.

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