🔥 In a nutshell#
Pomelo scales citrus fragrance into one big, clear-sweet, bitter-finishing bite.
📋 Basics#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | pummelo / wen dan |
| Family | Rutaceae, Citrus |
| Nature | sweet-tart, cool |
| Calories | ≈ 42 kcal/100g |
👅 Taste & Texture#
Large juicy segments, clear sweet with a faint bitter edge; aroma fills the room.
💪 Nutrition & Benefits#
- Vitamin C and naringin aid metabolism;
- Lower sugar than most citrus — friendlier for control;
- High fiber, filling.
🌍 Where It Grows#
Pinghe honey pomelo, Shatian, Meizhou; Thai green pomelo popular too.
🍂 Harvest Season#
Autumn (Sep–Nov), perfect around Mid-Autumn.
🛒 Picking & Storing#
- Pick heavy, smooth, springy skin;
- Keeps at room temp; refrigerate peeled.
⚠️ Cautions#
- Cooling — moderate if weak digestion;
- Avoid large amounts with statins (affects metabolism).
✨ Fun Facts#
The pomelo is the largest citrus; grapefruit is its orange hybrid — so pomelo, too, interacts with some drugs.
Note: the above reflects general nutrition knowledge and is not medical advice.
