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What is Pomelo?



Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
Yes

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
9.62 g 55

Fiber
1.00 g 38

Sugar
8.40 g 39

Protein
0.76 g 38

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08 18

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
138.00 mcg 7

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg 28

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg 32

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.22 mg 52

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.20 mg 34

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg 46

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg 26

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
61.00 mg 12

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg 38

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.60 mcg 36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-

Choline
14.20 mg 2

Fat
0.04 g 44

Minerals

Potassium
216.00 mg 34

Iron
0.11 mg 51

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
4.00 mg 43

Magnesium
6.00 mg 29

Zinc
0.08 mg 25

Phosphorus
17.00 mg 28

Manganese
0.02 mg 62

Copper
0.05 mg 42

Selenium
0.10 mcg 16

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
12.00 mg 32

Omega 6s
30.00 mg 44

Sterol

Phytosterol
24.00 mg 6

Water Content
89.10 g 16

Ash
0.50 g 27

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
38.00 kcal 42

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
38.00 kcal 39

Calories in Frozen Form
38.00 kcal 41

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal 13

Calories in Canned Form
38.00 kcal 40

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal 35

Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal 26

Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal 24

Characteristics

Type
Citrus, Tropical

Season
All seasons

Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow

Shape
Round

Texture
Succulent

Taste
Juicy, Sweet

Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH
5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions
Warm

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
China

Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer
Europe

Top Exporter
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus maxima

Synonym
Citrus grandis

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Rosidae

Order
Sapindales

Family
Rutaceae

Genus
Citrus

Species
C. maxima

Generic Group
Citrus fruit

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What is Pomelo Good For?

What is Pomelo? What is Pomelo good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Pomelo fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Pomelo Benefits are: cancer prevention, heart care and prevents urinary tract infection and its general health benefits are: digestive aid, fights against infections, flu treatment, healing of wounds, helps in weight loss and treatment of common cold. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits and brightens and lightens complexion and hair benefits are promotes longer and healthier hair and protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Pomelo side effects are: allergic reaction, dizziness and stomach pain and its allergy symptoms are abdominal cramps, abdominal pains, diarrhea, lightheadedness, nasal congestion, nausea, swallowing difficulties, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and vomiting. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Pomelo.

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