GREEN SKIN POMELO

Green-skinned pomelo is one of the most famous specialties in the southern provinces, especially in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta provinces. The fruit has got its trademark thin green rind when is riped and juicy red-pink color flesh with a sweet flavor which is easy to separate. these characteristics are what makes the green-skinned pomelo considered the "king of pomelos".

Currently green-skinned pomelos are grown all over the country. But Ben Tre is considered the "capital" of green-skinned pomelos and also considered as the best place to grow pomelos in Vietnam. The region has got ideal topography soil, and a climate of the geographical area suitable for citrus trees and the green-skin pomelo is included.

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Name
Green skin pomelo

Family
Rutaceae

Origin
China, Thailand, Malaysia,..

Variety
Citrus Maxima x Citrus x paradisi

Source
China

Brand
Tianz Fruit/OEM

Size
1,1kg-2kg/ fruits

Packaging
6 fruits/9kg/box or 12 fruits/13 kg/box.

Brix
10 – 13%

How to eatHow to eat

The fruit can be eaten fresh or used as ingredient for other food such as dessert, juice or savory dishes

Health benefitHealth benefit

Green-skinned pomelo has got many beneficial effects on health and is considered by consumers as the healthiest fruit in the fruit world. It contains many types of minerals. Vitamins, and a number of other beneficial active ingredients like calories, Calcium, Phosphorus, iron, and vitamins A, C, B1, B2. As a result, it has got many health benefits. Some studies showed that it has the effect of changing insulin levels by Increasing the metabolic rate. The Vitamin C in green skin pomelo helps prevent or combat the common cold. There are some indications that vitamin C may also protect against oral and stomach cancers. Apart from that, the green-skinned pomelo also helps to eliminate external influences affecting the body’s functioning system as well as factors that cause hormonal imbalance.

Storage adviceStorage advice

Stored in a cool, dry place at 5 to 7°C (Fresh) and at -20 ±2°C (Frozen)

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