Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Magenta
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Europe
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
United States of America
Not Available
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Rutaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
C. maxima
S. nigra
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Moschatel
Difference Between Pomelo and Elderberry
We might think that Pomelo and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Elderberry with peel is 38.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomelo and Elderberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomelo and Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.