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Pomelos are pretty common here in Malaysia, especially in Perak where it is much cheaper and juicier and sweeter. However, it is very much an Asian fruit, much like papayas or bananas or jambu batu (guava) so it is very rare that it can be found in Europe or America.

Pomelos

I have always loved eating pomelos due to its sweet juiciness and well, it has always been quite a novelty when I was younger. For me, getting to eat Pomelos is like getting to eat caviar with champagne for those craving the rich and famous life. However, now that I know it is easily found most of the time except when it’s not in season, the novelty has worn off.

I love the sweet juiciness of pomelo

So, due to my love affair with the fruit, I decided to do some research and find out some facts about it.

The Facts About Pomelos

Pomelo / citrus maxima / citrus grandis

- It’s also known as Chinese grapefruit, shaddock, limau bali (Malay), Balinese Citrus, pummelo and pommelo

- It is grown in China, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Taiwan, India, Philippines and a few other Asian countries.

- It is the largest citrus fruit as it could grow to weigh up to 10 kg!

- It contains high concentration of Vitamin C and potassium, is low calorie and has zero fat, cholesterol and sodium!

- It’s rind could be used to make tidbits such as candied chocolate coated rind. Check out the method how here.

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