Pummelo

Scientific Binomial Name: Citrus maxima

The Pummelo is a tart fruit avalaible in the winter time. Also called shaddock, pumelo, pomelo, and Chinese grapefruit, pummelo is an ancestor of the grapefruit that originated in Asia but is now grown all over the world.

Selection Information

Usage: Eaten fresh, in salads, in jams, jellies, marmalades, sauces, beverages & syrups.

Selection: Good-quality Pummelo will be firm to slightly soft, heavy for its size, round to slightly pointed at one end, and have slightly rough, yellow skin.

Avoid: Avoid product that is extremely soft or lightweight.

Seasonal Information

Available November through February from California.

Pummelo Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 28%
Calcium 0%	Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Pummelo is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It's also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Potassium, and a great source of Vitamin C.

Juicing Information

The juice from the pummelo can be added to beverages or it can be used in cooking or any dish requiring tartness.