Fresh grapefruit

About Fresh grapefruit

Fresh grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) typically measures 100 to 150 mm in diameter, weighs about 236 grams per single medium fruit, and requires a minimum juice content of 35% by total fruit weight

Physical & Quality Specifications

• Shape & Appearance: Round, oblate, or ovate with a semi-smooth, glossy, lightly pebbled rind featuring sunken oil glands.
• Color: Rind ripens to pale yellow, golden yellow, or orange with occasional red-pink blushes. Flesh ranges from yellow and pink to deep red.
• Internal Structure: Divided into 10 to 14 segments with thick membranes enclosing large, succulent juice vesicles; can be seeded or seedless.
• Retail Standard: Commonly sold in bulk or pre-packaged bags (such as standard 2kg retail bags priced around R29.99 locally). [1, 2, 3]

Transport & Storage Specifications

• Optimum Carrying Temperature: 10C to 12C for South African exports and regional distribution (variety and origin dependent).
• Freezing Point: -1.1C; fruit is sensitive to chilling injury if stored below 8C.
• Relative Humidity: Optimum range of 90% with controlled atmosphere parameters (5“10% CO, 3“10% O