Pomelos are arguably the best fruit for autumn and winter. They are beneficial for the stomach, aiding digestion, and can help resolve phlegm and relieve coughs. Regular consumption can have a supplementary therapeutic effect on conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Red-fleshed pomelos have special health benefits.
In the market, pomelo flesh comes in both red and white varieties. The white-fleshed ones are often the traditional Guanxi Honey Pomelo, while the red-fleshed Honey Pomelo is a cultivated variant selected from the Guanxi variety. The red-fleshed pomelo not only contains all the nutritional components of the Guanxi Honey Pomelo but also has stronger health-promoting effects due to its natural pigments. The flavonoids it contains are beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases, and beta-carotene and lycopene are world-renowned powerful antioxidants that can boost the immune system and delay aging. Additionally, red-fleshed pomelos also help protect vision.
How can you pick the perfect pomelo? First, choose one that is stable, meaning it is pointed at the top, wide at the bottom, and has a short neck; a flat bottom is even better. Secondly, you can also screen for quality pomelos by visual inspection, weight, and feel. If the pomelo's skin is fine and clean, its oil cells on the surface are semi-transparent, and its color is light yellow or orange-yellow, it indicates a high degree of ripeness, meaning it will be juicy and sweet. If you plan to store it for a while before eating, it's best to choose a pomelo that is yellowish-green, which can be kept for about a month in a ventilated place. Among pomelos of the same size, choose the one that is heavier. When you press on it, if it is firm and does not yield easily, it means the fruit is dense and of better quality.