How to Eat a Grapefruit

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you haven't tried grapefruit before

   You could be allergic.
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   Step 2: be cautious when eating it.

   Grapefruits should be hard, but not too hard.
   
   Grapefruits don't ripen much once they are picked, so choose wisely. ,,,, Take a bite, avoiding the bitter, hard-to-chew "walls" separating the grapefruit's segments. ,,, If this method if too messy for you or you dislike the amount of rind you encounter, use the method below or try segmenting the grapefruit.
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   Step 3: Pick out a nice grapefruit at the store.

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   Step 4: Wash the grapefruit.

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   Step 5: Cut the grapefruit.

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   Step 6: Sprinkle it with sugar or salt if desired.

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   Step 7: Insert a spoon (ideally one which is serrated at the tip) in the grapefruit and take out a chunk.

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   Step 8: Repeat until you're all done.

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   Step 9: Dispose of the peel in an environmentally friendly way such as composting.

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    Step 10: Use an alternative method.

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