Grapefruit
Premium Grapefruit at Five Egypt
Five cultivates exceptional grapefruit varieties, featuring large tropical citrus fruits related to the orange, lemon, and pomelo families. Our grapefruits offer flavors ranging from bittersweet to sour, with premium varieties like Star Ruby featuring the darkest red pigmentation among all grapefruit varieties. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, our grapefruits provide excellent health benefits while delivering superior taste and quality for international markets.
Varieties
Star Ruby
Premium variety known for the darkest red pigmentation among all grapefruit varieties. Features stunning pink-red segments, high juice content, and sweeter taste than most varieties. Also known as Sunrise, this almost seedless variety offers exceptional quality.
Dark orange-pink flesh | Almost seedless | 8-10cm diameter | Sweetest variety
Ruby Red
Popular red variety with excellent commercial success and reliable growing characteristics. Features beautiful red-blushed peel, sweet-tart flavor, and consistent quality. More resilient than Star Ruby with good market acceptance.
Red-blushed peel | Sweet-tart flavor | Commercial success | Reliable variety
Seasonality
Season Start
October
Fresh harvest begins with optimal quality
Peak Season
November - December
Maximum availability and prime quality
Season End
January
Final harvest maintaining excellent standards
Harvest Window
4 Months
Extended season ensuring consistent supply
Count Size Classifications
Count 24
Jumbo
Premium
Count 28
Extra Large
Export
Count 30
Large+
Standard
Count 35
Large
Commercial
Count 40
Medium+
Retail
Count 45
Medium
Market
Count 50
Medium
Foodservice
Count 55
Small+
Processing
Count 60
Small+
Juice
Count 65
Small
Industrial
Count 70
Small
Bulk
Quality Specifications
Health Benefits
Rich in vitamin C (37% Daily Value), antioxidants, helps lower cholesterol and improves heart health
Flavor Profile
Star Ruby: Sweet with slight tartness; Ruby Red: Sweet-tart balance with citrus aromatics
Appearance
Bright yellow-orange rind with rose-orange blush, segmented juicy flesh
Seeds
Star Ruby: Almost seedless; Ruby Red: Low seed content for easy consumption
Juice Content
High juice content with excellent extraction rates for fresh consumption and processing
Packaging Solutions
15kg Open-Top Cartons
Standard export packaging with excellent ventilation
15kg Telescopic Cartons
Premium protective packaging for delicate fruits
Export Standards
Origin
Product of Egypt
HS Code
080540 (Fresh grapefruit)
Container Loading
20 pallets per container
Open-Top Format
65 cartons per pallet, 1,300 cartons per container
Telescopic Format
80 cartons per pallet, 1,600 cartons per container
Applications
Fresh consumption, juicing, salads, desserts, culinary preparations
Shipping
Sea and air shipment options with temperature-controlled logistics
