A hybrid developed in 1958 at UC Riverside, yellow oro blanco gets its puffy coat from pomelo and sweet spritzy flavor from white grapefruit. Its thick skin and mild, seedless flesh create a nice …
Grapefruits
Oro Blanco Pummelo
Ah, a romantic fruit. The oroblanco’s soft pillowy skin and flowery scent puff little heart clouds and “plinks” of harp strings into the air when you open one. Spanish for “white gold,” the oroblanco …
Minneola Tangelo
What do you get when you cross a Duncan Grapefruit and Dancy Tangerine? The Minneola Tangelo. This dark orange piece of California-grown fruit is easily recognized by the nib protruding from its end. …
Guide to Grapefruit
Grapefruit, a vibrant and tart member of the citrus family, first appeared on the tropical island of Barbados in the Eastern Caribbean. Since its discovery in the 18th century, grapefruit has evolved …