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My 13 year old son's Exotic Fruit Challenge: Mellow Gold Grapefruit.

My 13 year old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Mellow Gold Grapefruit

Posted on December 28, 2018April 18, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

My 13 year old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Mellow Gold Grapefruit.

My 13 year old son's Exotic Fruit Challenge: Mellow Gold Grapefruit.

Reminds us of: grapefruit crossed with Meyer Lemon.

Texture: grapefruit.

My 13 year old son's Exotic Fruit Challenge: Mellow Gold Grapefruit.

Flavor: sweeter than a regular grapefruit with a hint of lemon.

Verdict: great. If you think grapefruits are too sour, try this variety.


     

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    2 thoughts on “My 13 year old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Mellow Gold Grapefruit”

    1. Dee says:
      December 28, 2018 at 10:54 am

      I may have to try this. I’m not a fan of grapefruit but maybe I would like this.

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      1. Pragmatic Mom says:
        December 28, 2018 at 11:05 am

        Hi Dee,
        It’s the least “grapefruity” of any grapefruit that I’ve tried (and I really like grapefruit)!. It’s really more like an sweet lemon.

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