Grapefruit

South African grapefruits are mainly grown in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa.

They are available in UK supermarkets between May and September. Modern grapefruit varieties, particularly red, no longer require sugar, as they are sweet enough. Some delicious varieties to look out for are:

Marsh grapefruits are seedless and have pale-yellow peel and flesh. They are extremely juicy and rich in flavour.

Star Ruby has a yellow peel distinctly red-blushed and has an intensely red flesh. The texture is smooth and the taste is sweeter than many other varieties.

Red Blush has a rich blush red colour to the flesh and rind. They have a sweet flavour and fewer seeds than other varieties.

South African grapefruits are:

• An excellent source of Vitamin C (36mg per 100g)
• High in Potassium and Folic acid
• Low in fat and calories
• Rich in antioxidants, which help to improve our immune systems