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The green grapefruit was introduced in Polynesia in 1921 by Harrison W. Smith, the founder of the botanical garden of Papeari. From 1932, he distributed grafted plants free of charge to all the people who asked him. The term “pamplemousse” (grapefruit in French) comes from the Dutch “pamplemoes”, which means big lemon.
The grapefruit tree is a fruit tree of Asian origin, with large and thick leaves. The small white flowers give off a strong fragrance. As to the grapefruit, it is round, voluminous (up to 25 centimetres in diameter and 2 kilograms). Its green skin turns yellow when the fruit ripens. The pale green flesh is juicy and sweet.
The grapefruit is particularly rich in vitamin C and also contains vitamin A. Its strong content of vitamin C is an aid to allergy and asthma treatment. Generally it is consumed fresh or squeezed in juice. It is also used in the preparation of raw vegetable salads.
According to the Chinese tradition, as it is practised in Tahiti, an infusion bath of grapefruit leaves or skin must be taken on the day of the New Chinese Year or on the eve of one’s wedding in order to get protection and revitalize one’s body.
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