Pomelo (Citrus maxima, Citrus grandis)

Pomelo is considered one of the largest citrus fruits. Its weight can reach 10 kg. Pomelo is considered the closest relative of a grapefruit and is similar to it to taste. The taste of pomelo is sour-sweet with notes of bitterness. The flesh is drier than that of other citrus fruits, very dense, taut. History and distribution Pomelo originally appeared in southeast Asia, Malaysia, grew on the islands of Tonga and Fiji, in China it was known as far back as 100 BC. e. This word comes from the Netherlands pompelmoes, which means "grapefruit". Application: In food, pomelo is usually consumed fresh. It should be cleaned like a normal orange. The rind of it is dense and very easily departs. The pulp of this fruit is often added to a variety of fruit salads, which it gives a juicy refreshing taste. Pomelo is perfectly combined with other citrus fruits, as well as with sweet fruits and berries: apples, pears, strawberries, bananas, peaches, kiwi. These salads are usually filled with whipped cream, sour cream, sweet sauces or honey. Peeled pulp can be added to cocktails, ice cream or used to decorate cakes and cakes. There are many recipes for original vegetable, fish and meat salads with pomelo. For example, "Thai salad" from pomelo with smoked salmon. To make it, you need two pomelos, shallots, fish sauce, smoked salmon fillet, basil, coriander, peanuts and vegetable oil. More easier to prepare, but not less festive and tasty is a salad of chicken breast and pomelo. To cook it, chicken breast should be fried in olive oil and cut into pieces, mix chicken, lettuce, pomelo, parmesan cheese, cashew, add olive oil and salt. Pomelo can be used as a filling for pies, when preparing marmalade. Due to its unique taste qualities, this fruit can be added to various sauces for meat, poultry and fish. Composition and properties: Pomelo is the richest source of ascorbic acid, vitamin A, essential oils, antioxidants, microelements. Thanks to the content of vitamin C and essential oils, pomelo helps fight against viral diseases. In addition, pomelo contains beta-carotene, B vitamins, including folic acid. Also, pomelo is rich in calcium, which is useful for the heart. Pomelo increases vitality, improves mood. He also helps with atherosclerosis, regulates blood pressure. It is recommended to use it for asthma. Interesting fact: Pomelo is sometimes called a sheddok in honor of the English captain Sheddok, who brought the pomel seeds to the West Indies from the Malay Archipelago in the 17th century. Caloric content and nutritional value of pomelo: Caloric content of pomelo is 38 kcal. Nutritional value of pomelo: proteins - 0,76 g, fats - 0,04 g, carbohydrates - 8,62 g