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[[Image:Grapefruit.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Grapefruit]] | [[Image:Grapefruit.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Grapefruit]] | ||
The grapefruit is a subtropical citrus tree grown for its fruit which was originally named the "forbidden fruit " of Barbados. | The grapefruit is a subtropical citrus tree grown for its fruit which was originally named the "forbidden fruit " of Barbados. | ||
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The fruit has only become popular from the late 19th century; before that it was only grown as an ornamental plant. The US quickly became a major producer of the fruit, with orchards in Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California. In Spanish, the fruit is known as toronja or pomelo. | The fruit has only become popular from the late 19th century; before that it was only grown as an ornamental plant. The US quickly became a major producer of the fruit, with orchards in Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California. In Spanish, the fruit is known as toronja or pomelo. | ||
Grapefruit is a hybrid of the [[pomelo]] and the [[orange]]. | |||
Grapefruits are often served as a breakfast dish, usually with added [[sugar]] to counteract the high acidity. | Grapefruits are often served as a breakfast dish, usually with added [[sugar]] to counteract the high acidity. | ||
===Removing the wax coating from a grapefruit=== | ===Removing the wax coating from a grapefruit=== | ||
non organic [[citrus fruit]] is coated with a thin layer of wax (either petroleum based or natural), which prevents water loss and therefore extends the shelf life. Wax is also used for aesthetic reasons. Apparently, as consumers, we demand shiny fruit. Organic fruit is not waxed as that would not be permitted under organic standards. | |||
Here are a couple of methods that you can use to remove wax from a grapefruit: | Here are a couple of methods that you can use to remove wax from a grapefruit: | ||
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