pomelo

Descripción del producto

POMELO The pomelo is the ancestor of the grapefruit. It grew wild in parts of China and its origin is probably somewhere in the region of Malaysia and Indonesia The pomelo and the orange are mentioned in early Chinese documents which refer to citrus fruits. Today, it is cultivated in the United States, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and the Fiji Islands. There are three varieties of pomelo: white, pink and red. Not surprisingly, the pink and red varieties are sweeter than the white which has a slightly acidic taste. It has a very thick peel and yellow, pink or red pulp. The pomelo, also known as the shaddock, is often confused with the grapefruit. It is sweeter and much less acidic than regular grapefruit. The pomelo is a big, heavy citrus fruit that contains numerous seeds and is covered with a thick skin. Pomelos can vary from round to pear-shaped with rind texture from smooth to pebbly. The pomelo is an excellent source of vitamin C but provides little energy. It also contains potassium and folic acid. The nutritional value varies according to the colour. Serving Size: **0g Amount Per Serving Calories *6 Calories from Fat 0 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate *9g 6% Dietary Fiber 3g *0% Sugars *7g Protein 2g Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C **8% Calcium 3% Iron 1%