Pummelo
Native Range: | Southern Asia and Malay Archipelago |
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Season: | Harvested in Florida December through April. |
Description: | Typical size is 5 to 12 inches in diameter, 2 to 5 pounds. Pulp may be colored white, pink, pale yellow or reddish, and has a sweet to acid flavor. |
Handling and Storage: | Allow to ripen at room temperature, about five to 14 days. Pulp best eaten fresh or may be refrigerated one to seven days in plastic bags. |
Uses: | Use fresh and in fruit salads and juice. |
Nutrition Information: | Fair source of vitamins A and C, calcium and phosphorus. |
