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| Tangelo, Pummelo & Pear. Photo by Angela Tague |
Then it happened; I stumbled upon what looked like a giant grapefruit at the grocery store.
It's called a pummelo and after a little research I found out it's the largest citrus fruit in the world. It can reach a whopping 12-inches in diameter. Pummelos are low in calories, fat free and rich in Vitamin C.
After I peeled away the 3/4-inch thick, spongy yellow skin, the inside of the fruit resembled a juicy grapefruit covered in a thick layer of white pith. The fruit has segments and pretty pink flesh. The flavor reminded me of a mild, sweet grapefruit that didn't need a sprinkle of sugar to taste good. Delicious!
Have you ever had a pummelo?
Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!
Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living
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No, I haven't, but I think I'll have to give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteIt really is tasty! I like that I didn't have to add sugar to make it sweet enough! ~Angela
DeleteI've never even heard of a pummelo...something I'll have to keep an eye out for :)
ReplyDeleteMe neither! It was a fun find! ~Angela
DeleteI've never seen one of these! I can't wait to try one :)
ReplyDeleteDo try it! It was surprisingly mild and not tart at all! ~Angela
DeleteNever heard of it but I know I would like it. I love all fruit!
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty yummy! ~Angela
DeleteI have tried pummelo. I found it OK. I don't think I've buy one again though. I think it was too bland for me.
ReplyDeleteMy taste buds like things tart, I guess!
If you love puckery-tart fruits then this isn't for you! The pummelo is very mild--or bland! But I think it would be good in a fruit salad with a variety of flavors! ~Angela
DeleteI haven't even heard of one! But if it has a citrusy flavour, I would probably love it. :)
ReplyDeleteYou would! It's mild, but tasty! ~Angela
DeleteI always wondered about them. I'll to try one. Thanks for the fruit review!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! They're yummy, but take quite awhile to peel! The skin is soooo thick! ~Angela
DeleteI've not tried a pummelo, but you've made me curious. I love trying new foods and have been working my way through all the interesting squash at our local Asian grocery store.
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Fun! I love your squash idea!! That's how you can easily find a new favorite food! ~Angela
DeleteNever heard of them. But they look and sound awesome! Definitely gonna keep my eye out for them so I can try one myself!
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty tasty! But they do take a long time to peel and prep! ~Angela
DeleteI'm not sure. I know I've heard of them. I think I may have tried one once at a friend's house. I love trying new foods.
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Me too! Being adventuresome with food is how you find the good stuff! ~Angela
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