Melogold Grapefruits are large fruits that are round to oblate with a slightly flattened base. The peel is smooth, thin, glossy, and somewhat pebbled, covered in small oil glands that release fragrant, essential oils. The peel also generally ripens from green to bright yellow. Underneath the surface, there is a thick, white, and spongy rind that encases the flesh, and narrow membranes divide the flesh into 12 to 14 segments. Melogold Grapefruit rinds are characteristically thicker than common grapefruit rinds but are thinner than a pummelo's rind. The flesh has a translucent, yellow-hue and is aqueous, tender, and soft, encasing either a few seeds or being found seedless. Melogold Grapefruits have a bright, citrus-forward fragrance and contain low acidity, contributing to the fruit's mild, sweet, and subtly tart flavor.
