

The white pith, however, must be discarded as it has a bitter taste. When peeling the rind, which is a bit thicker than normal, save it, dry it and add it to tea pots for extra fragrance and a citrus aftertaste.
ORO GRAPEFRUIT SKIN
The skin must be shiny, unblemished, and unpuckered otherwise it can hide a dry flesh inside. A citrus and bitter scent says it’s not yet ready while a floral and grassy fragrance alongside it feeling too heavy for its size indicates the fruit is ripe and sweet. It’s the smell that is a more accurate guide. The oroblanco’s color does not give much of a clue as to how ripe the fruit is because a deep green one can be ready to eat and taste sweet. Well, isn’t that convenient? And like every citrus, it is high in Vitamin C too. In fact people say that it’s just like a grapefruit with the sugar already added, but don’t worry, it has a low-calorie content, between 20 to 70 calories per fruit, 40 calories per 100 g.

Everything we sell comes with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee! That means we will make every reasonable effort to make you happy with your order, or your money back.guaranteed! Wholesale discounts are available on most items.And, as the name implies, it does taste sweet.

This is the best way to help ensure the fruit you receive (or send) will be the freshest possible! Our goal is always to grow, pack and ship the very best California Navel Oranges, California Valencia Oranges, and Specialty Citrus you can find anywhere on the planet. If we have to change the shipping date of your order, we will notify you via e-mail or by phone as soon as possible. ** Also please note.occasionally extreme weather conditions (cold or hot), holidays and/or weekends, require us to determine the best possible day to ship your fresh fruit order. *A few words about shipping* Pearson Ranch can ship fresh citrus ANYWHERE in the U.S., Including Texas, Louisiana, and Arizona! Please call Pearson Ranch at 1-88 to check on availability!Ĭall Pearson Ranch at 1-88 for more information. Due to their limited quantities and short season, annual market pricing will also vary from season to season. They are typically available from December thru April. Oroblancos have a rather short harvesting season. With a thicker skin, they are as easy to peel as an orange, and filled with up to 110% of the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin C’ in each one, you will be eager to start your day at the breakfast table ready to… “go for the gold! Sometimes also referred to as a “ Sweetie“, they are indeed sweet while lacking the bitterness of a common grapefruit. Either way, oroblanco or oro blanco grapefruit is a cross between a pomelo and a white grapefruit. Referring to the subtle “white” flesh of the fruit, oro blanco in Spanish literally means “ white gold.” Though the technical name of the variety is spelled as one word ( Oroblanco), it is commonly accepted spelled as two separate words. Discover a “taste for gold” when you bite into these delicious, California grown, Oroblanco Grapefruit from Pearson Ranch.
