Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South Africa
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Warm
Facts about
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
- 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.
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Citrus maxima
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Solanum betaceum
C. maxima
Generic Group
Nightshade
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tamarillo and Pomelo
We might think that Tamarillo and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Pomelo with peel is Not Available and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Pomelo 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 Tamarillo and Pomelo is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.