Grapefruits are considered to be a relative newcomer to the citrus clan and are a hybrid mutation between a pomelo and sweet orange. Said to have originated from Barbados, the fruit was named grapefruit because of the way the fruits grow in clusters like the grapes. Grapefruits were first introduced to the United States at Safety Harbor, Florida in 1823 by Count Odet Philippe. At first, people considered grapefruits as a novelty item and usually cringed at the bitter-tart taste of the white-variety grapefruits, which were the only varieties available at the time. Thanks to the discovery of Ruby Red…

Did you know that grapefruit (the wonder-fruit) which is known for its powerful health benefits, was initially treated like a pariah among other citrus fruits when introduced to the United States? Grapefruit was first discovered in the 18th century in the Caribbean as the result of an accidental hybrid between pomelo and sweet orange. This is one of the few citrus fruits that did not hail from Asia where most other citrus fruits originated. People did not take an immediate liking to grapefruit since they found it too acidic and bitter for their taste. Decades passed and people still had…