The pomelo, or pummelo, is the largest citrus fruit and an ancestor of the grapefruit. It tastes similar to a grapefruit but it’s a bit sweeter and less acidic.
Fast Facts About Pomelos
Yellow-Green Goodness: Pomelos range in shade from yellow to green, often falling somewhere in the middle. They have thick skin and an even thicker white layer inside (called the pith) surrounding their juicy, pale pink center.
Supersized Citrus: The Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit! A single round or pear-shaped fruit can grow up to a foot across and weigh several pounds.
A Sweet Treat: Pomelos and grapefruits share a similar flavor profile, but Pomelos are a bit milder and sweeter, like grapefruits pulling their punches.
Holiday Harvest: In California, farmers start harvesting pomelos in the fall. They’re in season all through the winter and sometimes even into spring.
Meet a Pomelo Farmer: Bee Sweet Citrus
Founded by fruit sellers Jim Marderosian and Alan Derderian, Bee Sweet Citrus has been busy as a bee growing, packing, and shipping California citrus in Fowler, California, since 1987. They supply sweet-tart delights like pomelos, oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins.Coke Farms Location
Where to Find Bee Sweet Citrus
How to Enjoy Pomelos: Quick and Easy Ideas
Don’t be intimidated by the pomelo’s massive size! Inside, it’s as snackable as a grapefruit and even sweeter to eat.
Go Pom Crazy with These Pomelo Snacks
Pomelo Kabobs: Thread chunks of pomelo onto skewers for a fun, portable snack. If you have them handy, alternate the pomelo pieces with mandarin slices.
Finger Food: For a simple treat, peel and eat your pomelo like a giant orange. The pith can be a little tricky to remove, but the results are worth the effort.
Easy Fruit Salad: Remove the pomelo pith and peel, slice the fruit into chunks, and toss it with slices of kiwi. Add honey and a squeeze of lime juice for a quick and easy fruit salad.
Sweet Juice: You’ve probably tried orange juice, and maybe even grapefruit juice—but what about pomelo juice? Cut a few pomelos in half and squeeze them into a glass for a refreshing pick-me-up.
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