storage Best stored in a cool room or the bottom shelf of a fridge. Like lemons, grapefruits cannot be ripened once picked. varieties/season The variety we sell is Star Ruby available all year round from Spain, Sicily, Turkey & South Africa. did you know? One grapefruit provides one & half times the adult daily requirement of vitamin C. They have a low glycaemic index (GI) & are a good source of lycopene & phytochemicals. The oil from grapefruit peel is often used in aromatherapy & is known for its uplifting & cleansing properties. Pink grapefruit is said to be especially good for easing constipation. class All produce is sold as class II