Grapefruit (scientific name: Citrus paradisi Macf.) is a small tree of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae, with slightly drooping, glabrous branches. Leaf shape and texture is similar to that of grapefruit leaves, but generally smaller, the winged leaves are also narrower and shorter, and the winged midvein of young leaves is covered with short fine hairs. Racemes, sparsely or singly flowered axillary; calyx glabrous; petals slightly smaller than those of grapefruit flowers. Fruit oblate to globose, smaller than pomelo, skin is also thinner, the heart is full, woolly, flesh yellowish white or pink, tender, juicy, crisp, slightly fragrant, taste acidic, individual varieties of both bitter and tongue taste; seeds are few or no, more embryo. Fruiting period in October-November.

Grapefruit is also called grapefruit, Zhu Luan. Because the fruit is dense, clustered, like grapes hanging in bunches, so called grapefruit.

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Different appearance

Grapefruit:

Grapefruit, also known as grapefruit, somewhat similar in appearance to grapes, the skin is relatively thin, more water, generally yellow. The flesh is a bit tart and colors include white, pink and red.

Grapefruit:

Grapefruit is much larger in shape than grapefruit, with a relatively thick skin, mostly yellowish or yellowish-green, and juicy flesh that is white, pink, or bright red, and rarely with a creamy yellow color.

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Different places of origin

Grapefruit:

Grapefruit on the heat requirements are relatively high, the planting area requires an average temperature of 18 degrees above the rainfall requirements are not much, and so far has not been popularized, there are still only a small number of Zhejiang, Jiangxi and other places in the pro-star planting.

Pomelo:

Pomelo four subtropical evergreen fruit trees, like to grow in warm and humid places, more common in the south of China.

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Nutritional composition is different

Grapefruit:

Grapefruit is rich in natural vitamins, proteins, folic acid, inorganic salts, cellulose, pectin, folic acid, pomelo glycosides, etc., especially the potassium content is particularly high, and the absence of sodium ions, is the first choice of fruit for patients with high blood pressure.

Grapefruit:

Grapefruit is rich in protein, organic acids, vitamins, and essential inorganic salts, contains a unique insulin-like components, is the first choice for diabetic patients fruit.

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The main effects are different

Grapefruit:

Grapefruit is cold in nature, sweet and sour in taste, and rich in natural vitamins as well as dietary fibers, which can improve obesity, treat enlarged pores, regulate greasy and unclean skin, promote hair growth and tighten the skin, and strengthen the function of the liver, but also increase stamina, relieve stress, invigorate the spirit, appetizing and disinfecting. and improve memory.

Pomelo:

Pomelo taste sweet, sour, cold, have heat detoxification, cough and asthma, digestion and gas, etc., and pomelo is rich in vitamin C, as well as insulin-like components, there are lowering blood glucose, lowering blood lipids, weight loss, beauty and appearance of the skin and other effects.

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Grapefruit and grapefruit which is delicious

Grapefruit and grapefruit are both very good taste, both have a sweet and sour flavor, but the taste of grapefruit is relatively more acidic, while grapefruit taste is relatively sweeter, and some of them also have a little bit of bitter taste. Therefore, people who like to eat sweets think that grapefruit is delicious, and people who like to eat a little sour think that grapefruit is delicious, so you can choose grapefruit or pomelo according to the actual situation that suits your taste.