There is little difference in nutritional value between grapefruit with red heart and grapefruit with white heart. Although some people think that red grapefruit is more nutritious than white grapefruit, in fact, the nutritional components of the two are basically the same. The difference between the two is more because of the different growth environment and varieties of red-heart pomelo and white-heart pomelo. Therefore, both grapefruit with red heart and grapefruit with white heart have their unique nutritional value. The choice of grapefruit depends on the individual's nutritional needs and preferences, and should not be influenced by some misleading remarks.
Red-fleshed grapefruit tastes better and has more juice, while red-fleshed grapefruit is moderately sweet and sour and less bitter. The grapefruit with a red heart is slightly larger than the grapefruit with a white heart, and there is no obvious difference except the color of the pulp. The sugar content of grapefruit with red heart is a little more than that of grapefruit with white heart, so in terms of taste, grapefruit with red heart is sweeter, while grapefruit with white heart is not so sweet.
Tips for choosing grapefruit:
1. Choose the delicious way of grapefruit. Look at the color. To buy grapefruit, we must first observe its color. If the grapefruit is fully ripe, its color is dark yellow. The yellower the color, the higher the maturity and the sweeter the taste of grapefruit. If grapefruit is a little green.
2. From the appearance selection, choose grapefruit with a wide top and a wide bottom, and then the sizes on both sides are even. Don't choose grapefruit with big edges and small deformities. Grapefruits are hard to eat and look at the skin. The skin of grapefruit is smooth and shiny. Try to choose yellow grapefruit, which is generally immature, so it is not delicious.
Generally speaking, it is better to choose grapefruit with thin skin. You can press the skin of grapefruit by hand when you buy it. If it is hard, it means that the grapefruit skin is thin; on the contrary, if it feels soft, it means that the grapefruit skin is thicker. If the grapefruit is heavy, choose the heavier grapefruit.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Grapefruit