Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
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 pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
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
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
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.
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Argentina
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Cydonia oblonga
Synonym
Citrus grandis
C. vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. maxima
C. oblonga
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Pomelo and Quince
We might think that Pomelo and Quince are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Quince Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Quince is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Quince with peel is 38.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomelo and Quince 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 Quince is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.