In the Russian market, such a wonderful fruit as pomelo has recently become widespread. Many people confuse it with grapefruit, but it differs significantly from the latter.
A bit of history
Pomelo has long been known in the world. China is considered to be the homeland of its origin, where references to the fruit were found in the first century BC. There, it is customary to hand the pomelo fruits to the owners of the house in the new year, because the pomelo is considered a symbol of health and well-being - and not by accident. Pomelo has many properties that have a beneficial effect on human health and mood. This fruit has also been widely known throughout Southeast Asia for a long time. Today, pomelo is most often exported from Thailand.
The pomelo came to Europe during the period of great geographical discoveries. Its seeds were brought by the English navigator Sheddock in the 14th century. The surname of this captain gave the second name to the fruit. Pomelo is also known as Pompelmus.
Appearance and taste
Pomelo fruit shapes can be spherical, elliptical and pear-shaped, depending on the variety. The sizes of its fruits also differ from each other, and can reach 30 cm with a weight of 1 kg. The outside color of the fruit is found in both green-yellow and orange.
Pomelo grows on evergreen trees, the average height of which is 8-10 meters and can reach 15, so its cultivation in apartments is somewhat problematic. In addition, the plant requires high temperature and high humidity. In this regard, in areas where the climate is significantly different from the native one for the plant, it is bred in greenhouses.
Modern types of pomelo were obtained by crossing pompelmus with tangerines, making their taste sweeter and more delicate.
When buying a pomelo, you should choose fruits with a pronounced citrus aroma. The outer surface should be soft and resilient. In this case, you can feel the entire flavor palette of the fruit.
Beneficial features
Pomelo has a wide range of useful properties. It contains vitamins such as A, C, as well as B1, B2, B5 (pantothenic acid), which benefit vision, increase immunity, improve the functioning of the thyroid gland, condition of hair, nails and skin, relieve anemia and muscle weakness, have a positive effect on the state of the nervous system.
Pomelo is also rich in minerals necessary for the human body. This is potassium, and calcium, and phosphorus, and iron, and sodium. Thus, this fruit is good for the heart and blood vessels, human bone structures, improve oxygen exchange in the body.
Pomelo is a very low-calorie fruit that has the ability to break down fats_ therefore it is very suitable for people who want to lose weight.
Harmful properties
Excessive consumption of pomelo can lead to allergic skin manifestations. it's still citrus. In addition, this fruit is highly acidic and should be limited to people with stomach ailments. However, when taken in moderation, eating pomelo can have a large positive impact on health.
