grapefruit substitute
in smoothie.

Grapefruit adds a bittersweet citrus note to smoothies. The sub should provide comparable tartness and body.

top substitutes

01

Oranges

10.0best for smoothie
1 piece : 1 piece

Less bitter, add lemon juice for tang

02

Tangerines

10.0best for smoothie
2 piece : 1 piece

Sweeter and smaller; less bitter than grapefruit, add splash of lemon for tang

03

Acerola

10.0best for smoothie
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Tiny tart cherry-like fruit; intense sourness, high vitamin C, use in marmalade or juice

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04

Mandarin

10.0
1 piece : 1/2 piece

Sweet and small; much less bitter than grapefruit, add lemon juice and pinch of salt

05

Limes

10.0
1 each : 1/2 each

Sour and aromatic; lime juice is more tart, use half amount to match grapefruit's bitter edge

06

Lemons

10.0
1:1 1/2

Very sour; use 1.5x juice to match grapefruit's bitterness, lacks the characteristic tang

07

Pomegranate

4.0
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Tart jewel-like arils; scatter over salads for similar tangy burst, use juice for cocktails

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