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Grapefruit

Tangy and distinctly bitter, refreshing and slightly astringent citrus.

Grapefruit offers juicy flesh with a slightly bitter and tart taste, and a melting and refreshing texture. In Mediterranean cuisine, it is mainly used raw, in salads or juices, to bring freshness and vibrancy to dishes, especially seafood.

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out

Lime Classic
Typical citrus pairings for Mediterranean salads and Levantine raw fish marinades.
88%
Orange Classic
A classic in Provençal pastry and Spanish sweet-and-sour sauces.
84%
Blood orange Classic
A natural citrus marriage, the bitter-sweet flavor typical of Sicilian desserts.
82%
Shrimp Contrast
Grapefruit and shrimp, bitter-tart over marine sweetness.
80%
Mint Classic
Mint and grapefruit, a bitter freshness.
78%
Honey Contrast
Honey on grapefruit, sweetness tames bitterness.
76%
Sea bass Aroma bridge
Grapefruit in ceviche or with raw fish.
76%
Olive oil Classic
Grapefruit and olive oil in salad.
74%
Feta Classic
Traditional Greek citrus-cheese salad, a salty-sweet-sour contrast.
74%
Ginger Aroma bridge
Levantine spice, its pungent warmth creates an interesting dialogue with citrus's sweet-tartness.
59%

In the kitchen

Raw in fruit saladsPressed into fresh juicePeeled into supremes with seafoodAcidic marinade for fishCitrus in Moroccan and Levantine cuisine

Signature dishes

Shrimp and Grapefruit SaladMediterranean CevicheTunisian Citrus Salad

Substitutes

Lemon Lime Orange Blood orange

FAQ

What goes with grapefruit?

Grapefruit pairs especially well with lime, orange, blood orange, shrimp and mint. Typical citrus pairings for Mediterranean salads and Levantine raw fish marinades.

When is grapefruit in season?

Best season: winter.

What can I substitute for grapefruit?

If you don't have it, try: lemon, lime, orange, blood orange.