The Global Grapefruit Market Is Witnessing More Demand than Ever Owing To the Health Benefits of the Fruits and Their Use in Commercial Products
The grapefruit tree is the second most common fruit tree after the pomegranate. In its native Caribbean, the tree is grown mainly for the fruit it produces, which is juicy and sour like a grape. It is also the source of resin which is used in many types of cosmetics. It was once so popular that local women would use it as a contraceptive. Today the grapefruit is grown as a fruit tree for commercial production. The grapefruit contains many important antioxidants, including two-thirds of the antioxidant group. The grapefruit contains twenty-one different anti-oxidants, including a variety of flavonoids and polyphenols. Most of the grapefruit contains fructose as a main source of energy but it contains significant amounts of non-fructose sugars and starches. Other important ingredients of the fruit are protein, Vitamins C and E, Potassium, and chlorophyll. These are creating more demand for grapefruit in the global grapefruit market. For instance, according to Healthline, a small ...