Different Types of Citrus Fruits

The variety of grapefruits include ruby, yellow, pink and white and each contain healthful amounts of vitamin C.

Citrus fruits, such as grapefruits, lemons, kumquats and pummelos, are acid fruits that contain nourishing amounts of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, potassium and antioxidants. These healthful fruits naturally detoxify and stimulate your body and can help regulate and even boost your immune system. Most United States grown citrus fruits, including some exotic fruits, are grown in California and Florida. Consuming citrus fruits puts clean energy into your body while adding zesty flavors to a variety of your favorite dishes.

Kumquat

Kumquats are most related to clementines, tangerines and mandarins and have an orange peeling with a reddish-yellow fruit inside. According to Nutrition-And-You.com, kumquats are full of beneficial flavonoid antioxidants and can contain up to 73 percent of your recommended daily amount of vitamin C. This citrus fruit provides good sources of potassium, iron and B vitamins. Nutrition-And-You.com also states that the most common kinds of kumquat grown in the United States are the Nagami and the Meiwa, and are best when purchased between November through June.

Pummelo

The pummelo fruit, also known as the pomelo, Bali lemon and Chinese grapefruit, is an exotic fruit that is commonly grown in China, India, Fiji, Thailand and the United States in both California and Florida, as stated by FruitsInfo.com. Pummelo fruits are very low in calories and are an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. This exotic fruit is tangy in flavor and has a greenish-yellow peeling with orange-red fruit insides. Pummelos are naturally sectioned and allow for easy peeling and consumption.

Lemon

Lemons are detoxifying sour yellow fruits with a rough peel. One tablespoon of lemon juice can be added to warm water or tea to help sooth a sore throat while also giving you a boost of immune enhancing vitamin C. According to The Fruit Pages, lemons originated from North India, although today they are grown all over the world. The juice of a lemon can be a citrusy addition to chicken or fish and the rind can be grated to add texture to mousses and pies.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is among the most healthful citrus fruits as it contains about 200 percent of your recommended daily amount of vitamin C and a high amount of antioxidants, which combat cellular and DNA destructive free radicals. This citrus fruit can be sliced in half and eaten with a spoon per its 10 to 12 natural sections or peeled and consumed. Grapefruits are also flavorful additions to fruit or leaf salad. Most grapefruits grown in the United States are grown in Florida.

References

• Nutrition-And-You.com: Kumquat Fruit Nutrition Facts
• FruitsInfo.com: Pummelo
• The Fruit Pages: Citrus Fruit; Limes & Lemons
• Sunkist Kids: Back To Cool Facts; Grapefruit