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Grapefruit: The Forbidden Fruit of Barbados and Elixir of Youth

• Etymology and name: The name comes from the English grape and fruit. This is connected to the way the fruit ripens: the fruits often grow in clusters, resembling bunches of grapes. Initially, on Barbados, it was called the "forbidden fruit".
• A chance hybrid: Grapefruit is a unique spontaneous hybrid of pomelo and orange. It was first discovered on the island of Barbados in 1750. By the end of the 19th century, grapefruit had become one of the leading commercial crops among citrus fruits.
• Aroma of youth: Scientists have proven that the smell of grapefruit is subconsciously perceived by people as the aroma of "youth" and vigor. Women who wear perfume with grapefruit notes appear younger to others than their actual age.
• Biological activity (B2B Attention): Grapefruit juice can block the CYP3A4 enzyme in the liver, which is responsible for the breakdown of many drugs. This significantly enhances the effect of medications, making grapefruit an object of close attention for doctors.
• Bitterness and benefits: The characteristic bitterness comes from the glycoside naringin. It speeds up metabolism and helps lower cholesterol levels. During processing, we preserve the optimal balance of naringin for an authentic taste.
• Global geography and harvest: The main harvest season falls in May – October. We work with leading plantations in Israel and Cuba, ensuring stable supplies of raw material with high organoleptic quality.
• The giant tree: The grapefruit tree can reach 15 meters in height. Up to 700 kg of fruit can be harvested from a single mature tree per season.
• Product history: The technology of concentrating grapefruit juice developed in parallel with orange juice. Modern vacuum evaporators allow us to obtain a 60-65 Brix concentrate while preserving the vitamin complex and "explosive" aroma.