The largest citrus fruit in the world, the Pomelo is native to Southeast Asia. It is usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with a sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh and very thick rind. It can grow anywhere from 6 inches to 1 feet in diameter, and usually weighs 2-5 lbs.  Other spellings for pomelo include pummel, and pommelo.

The pomelo tastes like a sweet, mild grapefruit, though the typical pomelo is much larger in size than the grapefruit. It has very little, or none, of the common grapefruit's bitterness, but the enveloping membranous material around the segments is bitter, considered inedible, and thus usually is discarded. The peel is sometimes used to make marmalade, or is candied and sometimes dipped in chocolate. The peel of the pomelo is also used in Chinese cooking.

Pomelo is an excellent source of vitamin C and contains a good amount of dietary fiber, bioflavonoids, and potassium, all of which can help improve the body’s immune system, reduce blood pressure levels, and reduce the the risk of disease.

When buying pomelo, look for firm, smooth peels. Thin peels mean there's more fruit inside. Make sure it is heavy for its size. Avoid fruit that feels coarse or mushy or has soft spots. The fruit should have a faint, sweet fragrance at room temperature.

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The largest citrus fruit in the world, the Pomelo is native to Southeast Asia. It is usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with a sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh and very thick rind. It can grow anywhere from 6 inches to 1 feet in diameter, and usually weighs 2-5 lbs.  Other spellings for pomelo include pummel, and pommelo. The pomelo tastes like a sweet, mild grapefruit, though the typical pomelo is much larger in size than the grapefruit. It has very little, or none, of the common grapefruit's bitterness, but the enveloping membranous material around the segments is..