Tag: Texas grapefruit

First discovered as a natural mutation in a Texas orchard in 1929, the Ruby Red grapefruit is a distinct citrus fruit, while the term 'monster' refers to a popular energy drink brand with a grapefruit-flavored product, not a larger-than-normal fruit. This confusion is common, as the naming of the beverage directly references the fruit's famous variety.

The Star Ruby grapefruit was developed at Texas A&I University in 1959 from an irradiated Hudson grapefruit seed, leading to its characteristic deep color. Though it is often colloquially referred to as pink, its flesh is a much deeper, more vibrant ruby-red.