The difference between pomelo and grapefruit

For those who like to eat grapefruit, most of them are familiar with the types of grapefruit, but for some people who don’t know much about grapefruit, they will be confused when they see it. Especially when buying grapefruit in the supermarket, there are many varieties of grapefruit. The appearance of pomelo and grapefruit is very similar, but what is the difference between pomelo and grapefruit?

What is pomelo

The pomelo fruit is beautiful, pear-shaped, spherical or oblate, and golden in color. A single fruit weighs about 300 grams, the skin is about 0.6 cm thick, the edible rate is about 70%, the soluble solids are 11-13.2%, it is rich in various vitamins and 16 kinds of amino acids needed by the human body, as well as phosphorus, potassium, iron, calcium and other elements, and has high nutritional value. The interior is plump, crisp, tender and juicy, with moderate sweetness and sourness, a slight bitterness, and is fresh and delicious. It has many pharmacological effects such as cooling and removing heat, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, lowering blood sugar, moistening the throat and sobering up, nourishing the skin and prolonging life. It is a pure natural health food suitable for all ages that combines nutrition, beauty, and longevity.

The difference between pomelo and grapefruit

These two things are different. The pomelo sold in supermarkets nowadays is generally a mixture of grapefruit and citrus grown in China. The real grapefruit, also known as grapefruit, is the ripe fruit of the Rutaceae plant pomelo. In its place of origin in my country, this kind of grapefruit is also called Huyou. The seeds of this grapefruit were brought to Florida, USA by the Portuguese from Zhejiang Province in my country in the 1830s.

Nutrition of pomelo

Changshan pomelo is very rich in nutrients. According to the analysis of Nanjing Botanical Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, pomelo contains multiple vitamins and carotene, as well as amino acids needed by the human body. In addition, pomelo is also rich in iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and other inorganic components needed by the human body.

How to eat: The Changshan pomelo fruit is slightly bitter when it is just picked. After storage, the bitterness disappears naturally and the sweetness increases. It is generally best to start eating it in December. When eating, use a fruit knife to make a cross on the top of the fruit, then peel it, and remove the sponge layer adhering to the outside of the pods, then peel off the pods and tear open the pod skin, and eat the flesh, which is crisp and residue-free, refreshing and delicious.