Sweeter, less acidic varietal, star ruby grapefruit hits shelves
As temperatures continue to rise in California’s Central Valley, Bee Sweet Citrus is focusing on its star ruby grapefruit as a key player in the company’s spring citrus line, according to a news release.
“The eating quality of our star ruby grapefruit has been nothing short of excellent,” Bee Sweet Citrus Vice President of Farming Keith Watkins said in the release. “As the season continues to change, we’ve seen a rising demand for grapefruit and we’re positive that shoppers will be satisfied with its taste and quality.”
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Among all grapefruit varieties, the star ruby grapefruit is the deepest colored and has few to no seeds, according to the release.. The star ruby grapefruit is less acidic than other varieties and is ideal for consumers who enjoy sweet, tangy flavor, the release said.
What’s more, with its high-fiber and high-water content, this citrus variety is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium.
“The star ruby variety is especially sweet in the late winter and early spring,” Watkins said in the release. “Consumers can distinguish them apart from other grapefruit varieties with their blushed rind and dark red internal color.”
Bee Sweet’s star ruby grapefruit is packaged in matching high-graphic bags and cartons.
