Did You Know?
Pomelo is the ancestor of both grapefruit and orange — all other citrus are essentially pomelo hybrids.
Overview
Southeast Asia · winter · fruits
The largest citrus fruit with thick rind and mild, sweet, grapefruit-like flavor without bitterness.
Southeast Asia
Origin
winter
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Mild grapefruitsweet-tartlarge
Storage Tips
Store at room temperature up to 1 week or refrigerate up to 3 weeks.
Photo Gallery
How to Cook with Pomelo
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Peel thick rind and pith carefully. Eat fresh or in salads. Use in Thai pomelo salad (yam som-o).
Best Pairings
shrimpmintchilicoconutfish sauce
Substitutes
Grapefruit, orange, ugli fruit
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Pomelo
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0
carbs
9.6
fiber
1
protein
0.8
calories
38
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginSoutheast Asia
Seasonwinter
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Rich in vitamin C and potassium. Contains naringenin with cholesterol-lowering properties.
Pomelo Photos
5 photos showcasing Pomelo in its many forms
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Pomelo
fruits
OriginSoutheast Asia
Seasonwinter
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Mild grapefruitsweet-tartlarge
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Pairs Well With
shrimpmintchilicoconutfish sauce
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