Greippimehu

Greippimehu is the Finnish term for grapefruit juice, a beverage produced by extracting the juice from grapefruit fruit. In everyday usage, greippimehu can refer to either 100% grapefruit juice or beverages that blend grapefruit juice with other fruit juices, water, or flavorings. Commercial products are typically pasteurized and sold as either 100% juice, from concentrate, or as ready-to-drink blends, sometimes fortified with nutrients such as calcium or vitamin D.

Grapefruit varieties used for juicing include white, pink, and red (ruby) grapefruit. White varieties tend to yield a more tart juice, while pink and red varieties are usually sweeter and impart a pink to deep red color. The juice’s flavor and color are influenced by the fruit’s carotenoids and flavonoids, giving it characteristic aromas and a slightly bitter finish due to certain bitter compounds.

Nutritionally, greippimehu is mainly water with natural sugars and a modest amount of vitamins and minerals. It is a source of vitamin C and potassium, and commercial products may vary in sugar content depending on whether they are 100% juice or sweetened blends. The juicing process removes most fiber, so the beverage is typically low in dietary fiber compared with whole fruit.

Health and safety notes include a well-known interaction between grapefruit juice and certain medications, which can affect drug metabolism. People taking specific prescriptions should consult healthcare providers or product labeling regarding grapefruit consumption. As a common breakfast drink and culinary ingredient, greippimehu is widely available in Nordic markets and used in cocktails and culinary applications around the world.