Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
  
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcal
  
38
325.00 kcal
  
13
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal
  
15
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal
  
36
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Berry
  
Season
All seasons
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
  
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
White
  
Blue, Indigo
  
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
  
Greyish-white
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Tart
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Barbados
  
North America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
  
Porous, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-8
  
4.5-5.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
  
Cold
  
Facts about
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
  
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
United States of America
  
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
  
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
United States of America
  
Chile
  
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
  
Vaccinium myrtillus
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Vaccinium
  
Species
C. × paradisi
  
V. myrtillus
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Heath