How to eat grapefruit: properly peel, fruit, cut

The fruit is peeled quickly and accurately. It won’t take long. First, it is washed under running water. Dust and dirt particles accumulate in the peel, as well as chemical components used by farmers for processing.

There are two ways to get rid of the skin. The easiest way is to cut the citrus in half and then eat the pulp with a teaspoon. To prevent the juice from staining your clothes, you need to use a spoon with cloves. It is much more convenient for her to get sweet pieces.

If the pulp is needed for cooking, citrus is cut into slices. Unlike an orange, this is easy to do. Large slices are quickly cleaned of films. They can be shredded or used whole for serving.

At a festive feast, you can surprise guests with an unusual presentation. To do this, the fruit is thoroughly washed in hot water with the addition of soda. After drying the peel, it is sent to a deep and wide dish. The top is carefully cut off. The pulp is exposed, but it must not be damaged. You can start removing the core. The easiest way to do this is with a spoon by rolling it in the center. You should get a small hole with a diameter of 3 cm.

A lot of juice will remain in the hole. It is poured into a wide glass and cooled. Sugar can be added if desired. Choose a heavy, ripe fruit. There will be a lot of juice in it. Citrus fruits do not ripen at home, so it is important to buy quality fruit right away. It can be used to prepare:

• snacks;
• salads;
• side dishes for the main course;
• preserves;
• marmalade;
• decorating desserts.

Citruses go well with seafood. It is best to add them to shrimp and mussel salads. They are rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements. With regular use, the body’s immune system will be strengthened, the work of the gastrointestinal tract will normalize. The main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to cause a rash on the skin.

A variety of dishes are prepared from grapefruit. But it is of the greatest value to the body when fresh.