Pomelo Red Flesh | Each

The Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit from the family Rutaceae and the principal ancestor of the grapefruit.

It is similar in taste to a sweet grapefruit, skin that can vary in colour from green to yellow with reddish pink flesh.

The fruit can be perfectly round in shape while some lean more toward a pear shape.

Description/Taste

Indian River Red pomelos are medium to large in size, averaging 15-25 centimeters in diameter, and are globular to oblate in shape. The smooth skin is yellow with visible oil glands that appear like tiny dots on the surface, and the white pith is thick, spongy, and soft with a cotton-like texture. The rosy red flesh is firm with some juice, depending on the individual fruit, and is divided into segments by fibrous, papery membranes. The flesh might also contain a few underdeveloped seeds but are generally seedless. Indian River Red pomelos are plump, tender, and aromatic with a sweet, mild flavor.

Current Facts

Indian River Red pomelos, botanically classified as Citrus maxima, are an edible, natural citrus fruit that belongs to the Rutaceae family.

Pomelos are considered to be one of the largest fruits in the citrus family and are often mislabeled as grapefruit even though they are two separate species.

Grown along a small stretch of land along the Indian River in Florida, Indian River Red pomelos are known for their sweet flavor due to a specialized combination of sunshine, nutrient-rich soil, and consistent sea breezes, and are recognized internationally for their quality and exceptional flavor.

Nutritional Value

Indian River Red pomelos are an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain potassium, calcium, vitamin A, magnesium, iron, and fiber.