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What is a pomelo: Everything you need to know about this fruit
06.04.2023 12:59
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25
Pomelo is the largest type of citrus. The closest relative is the grapefruit.
In the article we will tell you where the fruit grows and how it differs from oranges and grapefruits.
What is a pomelo
The pomelo can be 6 to 12 inches in diameter, making it the largest citrus fruit of all. Sometimes its size can match the size of a basketball.
Fruit shape and color may vary. Pomelo is pear-shaped, round in shape. The color of the fruit is orange-yellow and light lemon.
The pomelo is related to the grapefruit. In fact, grapefruit is a hybrid of pomelo and orange.
However, pomelo has its own unique taste and texture. The fruit has a sweet and sour pulp taste. The film around the pulp is bitter. It is easy to remove it with your hands.
The peel of the fruit is quite thick, so the pomelo itself will be a little smaller than you expected.
Where does pomelo grow
The fruit is grown in Southeast Asia, in particular in Malaysia, as well as in China.
In the USA, pomelo is grown in citrus regions - Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.
The pomelo season is usually late October to early March.
