UGLI FRUIT

BACKGROUND

• Grows on trees in Jamaica usually in clusters of 6-12.
• Cross between grapefruit, orange, and tangerine.
• Easy to peel, separate into sections and slightly sweeter than grapefruit.

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HISTORY

• 80 years ago it was discovered growing wild by F.G. Sharp.
• Ugli™ fruit was developed commercially by the same family which discovered the original tree.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

• The ugli fruit is high in vitamin C.
• Contains 2 grams of dietary fiber.
• A serving of ugli fruit supplies 2 percent of the 1,000 milligrams of calcium you need each day for strong bones and teeth.
• The juice and fruit can be used to replace an orange.

PURCHASING AND STORAGE

• Most plentiful during the months of November to May.
• It is available in leading chain stores or supermarkets.
• When buying make sure the trade mark UGLI® clearly printed on it. This will assure you that you are buying the best quality and taste.
• Store the fruit at room temperature for 5 days or in refrigerator for 2 weeks.

People instructed by their doctors to stay away from grapefruit because of interactions with certain medicines use ugli fruit instead, because has not been found to contain furanocoumarins.