ugli fruit
[ UHG-lee ]
Its origins are vague, but the native Jamaican ugli fruit is believed to be a
tangerine -
grapefruit hybrid (though the
POMELO may also have been involved). It ranges in size between that of a
NAVEL ORANGE and a giant
grapefruit. Its acid-sweet flavor suggests
grapefruit with hints of orange. The extremely thick, yellow-green skin fits rather loosely over the large, juicy, yellow-orange pulp sections. Ugli fruit is available on a limited basis around the country from winter to spring. Choose fruit that's heavy for its size and that gives slightly to palm pressure. Store at room temperature and use within 5 days or refrigerate up to 3 weeks. Ugli fruit may be prepared and eaten in any way suitable for
grapefruit. It's an excellent source of vitamin C.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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