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How to Peel, Eat, and Enjoy Grapefruit (VIDEO)

Preparing your grapefruits correctly can provide an enjoyable and sweet experience while sustaining your body with nutrients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Fruits
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 1
Calories: 108kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 grapefruit (ripe)

Instructions

First Method

  • Boil water and use it to rinse the grapefruit.
    Slice off the bottom part and mount it on a chopping board.
    Peel it in a downward motion.
    Remove as much of the white layer or albedo as you can.
    Gently cut out the endocarp or sacs from the membrane.

Second Method

  • Peel the grapefruit with a citrus peeler or knife.
    Loosen up the sacs until you can separate the fruit into two.
    Remove the membrane with your fingers.

Video

Notes

  • Use red grapefruit variants for a sweeter flavor.
  • Purchases large ones that feel heavy for their size. 

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2944IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.2mg