Pummelos
Pummelos (Citrus maxima) aka: Chinese grapefruit, pomelo, pommelo, Lusho Fruit, jabong, shaddock, are large round fruits with a very thick green skin, light green inner flesh, and small seeds at their center all held together by a white pith.
Health benefits of Pummelos
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Pummelos
Look for pummelos that are lightly firm, but not overly soft. The less smell a pummelo has the better.
How to store Pummelos
Pummelos can be kept in the fridge and will last 2-3 weeks.
Climate and origin
Pummelos originated in South East Asia and are now grown in tropical climates all over the world.
Taste
Pummelos have a fragrantly sweet to acidic taste with a juicy texture.
Miscellaneous information
Pummelos are the largest of all the citrus fruits, however, a good deal of their volume is due to their extremely thick skin which covers a much smaller fruit.
Similar tasting produce
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 38 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.04g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat --g | --% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 9.6g | 3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | ||
| Total Sugars --g | --% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.76g | 2% | ||
| Vitamin C 61mg | 68% | ||
| Vitamin D --mcg | --% | ||
| Iron 0.11mg | 1% | ||
| Calcium 4mg | 0% | ||
| Potassium 216mg | 5% | ||
| Phosphorus 17mg | 1% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||