Grapefruit

Star Ruby Grapefruit is grown in Turkey’s Western Mediterranean region and has been rapidly expanding in cultivation in recent years. It is one of the most exported grapefruit varieties for fresh consumption. Among all grapefruits, Star Ruby has the deepest red color. The fruit is round to slightly flattened, with both the skin and flesh intensely red. The peel is smooth, thin, glossy, and easy to peel. Star Ruby is less acidic (about 1.49%) than other grapefruit varieties, very juicy (about 43.67%), flavorful, and almost seedless, making it highly appealing for both domestic and export markets.

Rio Red Grapefruit is the newest developed red-fleshed grapefruit variety. Its flesh color is five times darker than Ruby, and its juice content is twice as high as Red Ruby, while maintaining a crisp texture similar to Star Ruby. The fruit has very few seeds, but the peel is difficult to remove. Rio Red is a late-season variety, ideal for those seeking deeply colored, flavorful grapefruits. It has a sugar content of 9.4%, acidity of 1.22%, and a sugar/acid ratio of 7.7, offering a well-balanced sweet-tart taste.

White Marsh Seedless Grapefruit is one of the oldest yellow (white-fleshed) grapefruit varieties cultivated in Turkey. The fruit has a smooth, glossy, thin yellow peel that is firmly attached to the flesh. It is slightly flattened and round in shape. White Marsh grapefruits are juicy, aromatic, seedless, and have a pale yellow flesh. However, due to the growing popularity of red and pink grapefruit varieties, its production has significantly declined in recent years.