Okay, so I’ve always been a bit confused about the whole white grapefruit vs. pink grapefruit thing. Like, are they really that different? I decided to finally figure it out, once and for all.
The Great Grapefruit Experiment
First, I grabbed one of each from the grocery store. They looked pretty similar, except, obviously, for the color. The white one was more yellowish, and the pink one had that nice, rosy blush.
I started with the white grapefruit. Cut it in half, and the inside was a pale, almost clear yellow. I took a big spoonful, and wow, was it tart! Super sour, with just a hint of sweetness. It definitely woke me up!
- Appearance: Pale yellow inside.
- Taste: Very tart, slightly sweet.
- Texture: Juicy, pretty standard grapefruit texture.
Next up, the pink grapefruit. I sliced this one open, and the inside was a beautiful, vibrant pink. It already looked more appealing, to be honest. I scooped out a section and tasted it. It was noticeably sweeter than the white one, with a much milder tartness. Still had that grapefruit tang, but it was way more balanced.
- Appearance: vibrant pink.
- Taste: Much sweeter, milder tartness.
- Texture: Same as the white grapefruit.
I even made my kids try them.
My son scrunched up his face at the white grapefruit, but he actually asked for more of the pink one!
So, my totally unscientific conclusion? Pink grapefruit is the winner, at least for me and my family. It’s just sweeter and easier to eat. The white one is fine if you really love that super-sour kick, but I’ll stick with pink from now on. I might even try adding a little sprinkle of sugar to the white one next time, just to see if that makes it more palatable.
Problem solved I guess!
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