New Topping @ Pinkberry: Ruby Red Grapefruit
Published on: Feb 1, 2010
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New Topping in February 2010: RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT
Other frozen-yogurt fruit toppings: pineapple, strawberry, kiwi fruit, raspberries…
Pinkberry still has chocolate flavor, which replaced passionfruit.
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Last modified: 2010/02/01
The Ruby Red grapefruit was discovered in 1929 as a spontaneous mutation on a pink grapefruit tree in South Texas. This variety is a limb sport of the Thompson grapefruit, which itself is derived from the Marsh grapefruit. The Ruby Red grapefruit quickly gained popularity due to its deep red flesh, rosy rind, and sweeter taste compared to other grapefruit varieties.
Ruby Red grapefruit is notable for its vibrant red or pink flesh, which is a result of the presence of lycopene, a natural pigment that also contributes to its health benefits.
In 1993, the Texas Legislature designated the Ruby Red grapefruit as the official state fruit of Texas!
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The name “Ruby” for the programming language originated during an online chat session on February 24, 1993, between its creator, Yukihiro Matsumoto, and his colleague Keiju Ishitsuka. They were discussing potential names for the language and considered two options: “Coral” and “Ruby.” Matsumoto ultimately chose “Ruby” because it was shorter, more aesthetically pleasing, and also because it was the birthstone of one of his colleagues. This choice reflected Matsumoto’s desire to name the language after a gem, similar to how Perl was named after the gem “pearl.”
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