Nachdem wir Dich in letzter Zeit vornehmlich mit Informationen rund um den Granatapfel versorgt haben, möchten wir in diesem Blog Wissenswertes über die Grapefruit veröffentlichen. Du sollst mehr über die Herkunft und mögliche Anbaugebiete sowie die Inhaltsstoffe der Grapefruit erfahren. Außerdem erläutern wir Dir die Gründe, warum wir uns bei LiveFresh dafür entschieden haben, die Frucht kaltgepresst* an den Mann zu bringen und was sie auf Deinem Grill verloren hat.
Orange + grapefruit = grapefruit
The grapefruit was discovered on the island of Barbados in the middle of the 18th century. Through a rather accidental, natural Cross between an orange and grapefruit the grapefruit was born. It is a citrus plant and belongs to the rue family. When the grapefruit reached the USA in the 19th century, the first plantations were immediately established in Florida for commercial use. Today, Citrus paradisi - the original name of the grapefruit - is grown in practically all subtropical countries, but mainly in the USA, Mexico, Syria and Argentina. In Europe, Spain, France and Cyprus are among the largest producers of the fruit, which is known for its Heat resistance both in humid as well as grow in drier areas.
Long shelf life, low calorie content
The taste of grapefruit ranges from sweet and sour to fresh and tart. A little tip for you: The redder the flesh, the sweeter the fruit. With slight cooling, the fruit is approx. Shelf life two months and a healthy, low-calorie refreshment, especially in summer. On average, 100 grams of grapefruit contain just 38 to 50 caloriesas the fruit consists largely of water.
Vitamin C and valuable minerals
The Daily requirement of vitamin C of an adult is approx. 100mg. This corresponds approximately to 3 grapefruits. Among other things, vitamin C helps with Support for the immune system and nervous system**. By the way: In a bottle of cold-pressed* LiveFresh Grapefruit juice we process two grapefruits.
**Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and the nervous system
Naringin - flavor carrier with a special touch
The grapefruit surprises with a Taste spectrum from sweet and sour to fresh and tart or even intensely bitter. Responsible for these distinctive note is naringin - a natural plant substance that provides the characteristic bitterness. In addition to its unique aroma, naringin is also an exciting element in the world of secondary plant substances and gives the grapefruit its unmistakable flavor.
Lycopene - natural colorant with intense radiance
The pink to reddish color the Citrus paradisi grapefruit owes its color to the natural pigment Lycopene - a carotenoidwhich is also found in tomatoes and is responsible for their bright red color. In addition to its influence on color, lycopene is an exciting component of many plants and gives grapefruit not only its striking appearance but also its characteristic fresh taste.
Why grapefruit juice is so popular with LiveFresh is available
With LiveFresh For several reasons, we have decided to use the cold-pressed grapefruit juice in our range. In addition to its valuable ingredients, grapefruit convinces with its Variety of secondary plant substances and their unique taste. We want to offer you a varied portfolio with our juices - and we think that grapefruit juice with its fruity, tangy note plays a special role in this.
Our tip: Summer is just around the corner and the barbecue season is starting again. Have you ever had a Grilled grapefruit? Sounds exotic, but is incredibly delicious. You can find numerous recommendations on the Internet on how to prepare the fruit.
If you prefer the liquid version, grapefruit juice is a welcome alternative to other juices and is a healthy and tasty refreshment, especially in summer.
