Grapefruit juice in Thailand

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20-09-2007, 05:37 PM
mad_dog

Grapefruit juice in Thailand

Is it easily available or do you need to go to a farang deli in BKK for it?
20-09-2007, 05:51 PM
buad hai

Not ready available. A close approximation is pomelo juice. But the supply varies throughout the year. I love the stuff and buy it whenever I see it. It's slightly sweeter and less bitter than grapefruit juice. (The grapefruit is a cross between a pomelo and an orange.)
20-09-2007, 05:57 PM
pugforever

i used to see some in "doi kham" outlet, locally produced. it's not as juicy as the imported one.
20-09-2007, 06:14 PM
blackgang

Can't make a true "salty dog" without it..
20-09-2007, 06:58 PM
chinthee

Yes, you can get it, or close to it easily. Look for the Tipco 100% BLOOD Orange juice. You can get it in most Tops/Marketplace stores. It has a weird name, but tastes almost the same as grapefruit juice. I suspect it's made from red pomellos.
20-09-2007, 07:35 PM
mad_dog

I am drinking some freshly crushed Som O/ pomelo as we speak ( I love the stuff). The reason I was so particular about getting grape fruit is that it contains certain acids which act as an pain killer potentiate and will hopefully relieve the agony of my long suffering urethra and pelvic area.

I hope as Som O is pretty similar to grapefruit it will indeed contain the right chemicals.
20-09-2007, 09:14 PM
November Rain

I think Pomelo is closer than blood orange, but they're still sweet. I don't know about anywhere else, but here you can only buy grapefruit juice in one of those big cans
20-09-2007, 09:42 PM
mad_dog

Quote:

Originally Posted by November Rain

I think Pomelo is closer than blood orange, but they're still sweet. I don't know about anywhere else, but here you can only buy grapefruit juice in one of those big cans

Is the can stuff pure or is it water and concentrate?
20-09-2007, 10:25 PM
Luckydog

Beware of drinking Grapefruit Juice if you are on Drug Medication.

Apparently it increases the strength of some drugs or your metabolism so you unintentionaly O/D!
20-09-2007, 10:52 PM
blackgang

Sure fuked up that cat in your AV didn't it??
21-09-2007, 01:34 AM
November Rain

^^^ Not sure, mad dog. Have a feeling it could be the water/concentrate stuff. Will check next time I'm out.
21-09-2007, 05:25 AM
kingwilly

love the stuff,

can get it easily in Robinsons and prolly carrefours ( at least in bangkok )
21-09-2007, 10:00 AM
The Gentleman Scamp

Try a glass of grapefruit juice after brushing your teeth - see how much you love it then.
21-09-2007, 05:51 PM
mad_dog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckydog

Beware of drinking Grapefruit Juice if you are on Drug Medication.

Apparently it increases the strength of some drugs or your metabolism so you unintentionaly O/D!

I was advised by my doctor that I could lower my pain killer consumption by potentiating the medication with grapefruit jucie. Less meds for my body's system to deal but increased analgesic effect.