There are many varieties of pomelo, differing in appearance, but having one common feature - they have the same benefits for the body. The product is low in calories, so it is often used for weight loss. There are 3 main diets that allow you to gain weight with the help of fruit.
To get the maximum benefit from eating pomelo, it is important to know how to choose it correctly. You should also familiarize yourself with the contraindications first.
- For women
History and distinctive features
The fruit was brought to Europe in the 14th century AD, but initially it was not tasted and was rejected. The fruit is large in size, and its weight sometimes reaches 8-10 kilograms. Those fruits that are sold in our stores weigh less - up to one kilogram, and their diameter does not exceed 30 centimeters. The main feature is large fibers and a sweet taste, which is even better than grapefruit.
The pomelo fruit grows in southeast Asia, and China is considered its homeland. The shape can be different - pear-shaped or spherical. The color of the peel also varies: it can be dark green or greenish-yellow. The flesh also differs - it is pink, white or yellowish-white.
Scientists claim that pomelo is the parent of grapefruit , and not its variety, as many believe. The English name of the fruit has different interpretations - Pomelo, Pomello and others. As for names in Russian, terms such as “shaddock” or “pomplemouse” are often encountered. By the way, the first name is not accidental. According to one legend, the wonderful fruit was brought to England by Captain Shaddock.
The healthy fruit is grown on many continents and in dozens of countries around the world - in Japan, India, Hawaii, Israel and others. At the same time, three types of fruit hit our shelves:
- Red . The main differences are the sour taste and red flesh. The shape is oval and the rind is greenish in color. Moreover, grapefruit is the product of crossing a red fruit and an orange.
- Pink . The taste of pomelo is sweeter, and the pulp itself is incredibly juicy. There are many seeds inside the fruit.
- White . These fruits are large in size and weigh up to two kilograms. The shape is pear-shaped. The pulp inside the fruit tastes sweet and is white in color.
What is this fruit
This citrus fruit comes from China, like many products now. Then it spread to other countries - Japan, Southeast Asian countries, Israel, the USA. It is much larger in size than a grapefruit. The fruit has a thick peel and is much sweeter than grapefruit and even orange (although we usually sell not very sweet ones).
By the way, in China they give pomelo as a gift for the New Year. Here this exotic fruit is considered a symbol of prosperity, wealth and success.
There are several varieties of this citrus fruit:
Pink - the fruit has delicate, sweet pink flesh. The fruit contains many seeds inside. This exotic fruit is considered an excellent anthelmintic.
Red - this type of fruit is distinguished by soft reddish pulp with a bitter taste. By the way, grapefruit was bred from such an overseas fruit - a pomelo was crossed with an orange.
White – This fruit is pear-shaped and has whitish, tender flesh.
In nature, there are fruits weighing up to 10 kg and a diameter of 30 cm. But just don’t experiment - don’t try to eat such a fruit in one go
