The pomelo (/ ˈpɒmɪloʊ, ˈpʌm -/ POM-il-oh, PUM-; [2][3] or pummelo, Citrus maxima), also known as a shaddock, is the largest citrus fruit. It is an ancestor of several cultivated citrus species, including the bitter orange and the grapefruit. It is a natural, non-hybrid citrus fruit, native to Southeast Asia and Malaysia.

Apr 9, 2024 · Citrus grandis, commonly known as pomelo, is a large citrus fruit native to China and Southeast Asia. Pomelos are considered the major ancestor of the grapefruit and are the largest fruits in the...

Nov 15, 2019 · Here are 9 health benefits of pomelo, including how to easily add it to your diet. 1. Highly nutritious. Pomelo contains a variety of vitamins and minerals and is an excellent source of vitamin...

Jan 13, 2025 · Pomelos are round or pear-shaped citrus fruits indigenous to Southeast Asia. There are several types, including honey, Valentine, and Chandler pomelos. They can be green or straw-colored,...

Jan 25, 2025 · Sometimes called a pummelo, shaddock, pompelmous, or pamplemousse, the pomelo (Citrus maxima) is native to Southeast Asia and cultivated in tropical regions worldwide, including Florida and California. In season from October to March, pomelos grow on citrus trees with leathery leaves and clusters of white flowers.

Dec 19, 2023 · Also known as Pamplemousse, pummelo, shaddock, and Chinese grapefruit, a pomelo is similar in flavor to grapefruit but less bitter, with a sweet, tart flavor profile. Here, …

What is a Pomelo Fruit? Holding a pomelo fruit. This one has light green skin and pink flesh. Pomelo fruit comes from the citrus family with its closest relative being the grapefruit. And …

Feb 24, 2024 · Similar to grapefruit, the pomelo is the largest member of the citrus family. It is native to Southeast Asia and has a light green to yellow skin with tangy, sweet, and juicy flesh …

Mar 14, 2018 · Pomelos are one of the three original citrus fruits which modern citrus varieties come from. They’re native to southeastern Asia. The region spanning Malaysia to Indonesia is …

Apr 16, 2021 · A pomelo is an Asian citrus fruit that resembles a large pear or green-tinted grapefruit. This fruit can get quite large and sometimes grows up to the size of a cantaloupe. A …