![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Vitamin C has also been found to boost the immune system. Pommelos are rich in vitamin C which increases acidity in the urine which may assist in reducing urinary tract infections. Spermidine, according to laboratory studies, found in sperm, grapefruit and pommelos, may slow the aging process by creating a more efficient environment for human cells to live longer. In recent research, it was demonstrated that bioflavonoids found in pommelos may reduce the risk of leukemia. The seeds of the pommelo are not wasted either, often ground down to produce a skin exfoliating product. The flowers are used in Viet Nam to create perfume, and lotions and soaps are made from its essential oils. To this day, Brazil produces a thick cough syrup from the bark and sap of the tree. Historically, the pommelo is mentioned in ancient Chinese literature and has been used to cure coughs, calm seizures, and reduce skin ulcers and rashes. The fruit of the pommelo is surrounded by bitter pith, which is usually discarded, and is pale white to pink in color, pink being less palatable. The tangelo is a hybrid created by cross breeding the pommelo with the tangerine. It’s just a bit larger than a grapefruit. Most pommelo comes to us today from Southeast and Eastern Asia.īelieved to be the precursor to the grapefruit (probably a cross between a pommelo and an orange), the pommelo’s flavor is likened to a sweeter, less bitter grapefruit. Pommelo (or pomelo) is a citrus fruit originally referred to as ‘shaddock,’ which derives from the explorer of the same name who first introduced the fruit to the West Indies and then to England. So here’s another tip-of-the-hat to our readers in the tropics. Just picked up a pommelo in my local supermarket from the exotic fruit section, where I’ve tried – and written about – lots of wonderful new tastes including dragon fruit, star fruit and pawpaw to name a few. ![]()
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