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Ruby Red Grapefruit
(Citrus
   
Florida, Texas, Arizona and California in the United States, and imported from
Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Peak season for Grapefruit is November through May-Florida, November through
April-Texas, however, Grapefruit are available year round.
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| Handling Tips and General Information: |
Indian River Florida or Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit are always a treat when served for
breakfast. The average grapefruit has 15 sections for salad service, and a case of 64
counts produces 5 gallons of juice. One 64 ct. will yield 8 oz. of juice. Ruby Red
Grapefruit should be stored at 45-50 degrees F. Ruby Red Grapefruit come packed in
80/90 lb. boxs-Florida, 60/70 lb. boxes-California, and 70/80 lb. boxes-Texas.
Quality grapefruit should be plump, firm and heavy for their size, tangy sweet with a
clean finish, with medium to thick skin, depending upon type, regular round shaped. The
thicker the skin, the less juice. Sizes for grapefruits are 36, 46, 54, 64, 70, 80,
96, and smalls-126 ( Count per case).
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