IMPORTANT: Please be sure someone is available to receive your fresh fruit order if you know you live in a cold area of the country! If fresh fruit is delivered on your doorstep when temperatures are below 32F. degrees, damage can occur to the fruit in just a few hours. Sorry, but we cannot be held responsible for frozen or cold damaged fruit. This applies to ALL methods of shipping!
California Pomelos
We spell our POMELOS, P-O-M-E-L-O…but even if you like to spell (or call) them Pomelos, Pommelos, Pummelos, Pompelmous, Shaddock, You Zi, Abong, Lusho fruit, or even Asian Grapefruit, you would still be correct! Which ever name you prefer, Pearson Ranch grows California Pomelos and ships them right to your door. Our Chandler Pomelos have a refreshingly sweet and mildly tart flavor. Their rosy pink interior, extraordinary texture and their incredible fragrance make them a delicious eating citrus fruit. Above all, California Pomelos are a perfect addition to breakfast, salads, or use pomelos to create an exotic entree or desert. Therefore, now that you know where to buy pomelos, here is a little more information about them.
California Pomelos F.A.Q….
So, exactly what are Pomelos? They are very ancient ancestors to the common grapefruit and is the largest fruit in the citrus family. They posses very little to no bitterness of common grapefruit you find in a grocery store.
Pomelos are native to Southeast Asia and arrived in China around 100-200 B.C.! Today Pomelos are still a popular treat in Asian cultures, especially during Chinese New Year. Pomelos are often enjoyed and given during the Chinese New Year as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
What about the nutrition in Pomelos? Just 150 grams (about one-fourth) of a California Pomelo has 60 calories and provides 130% of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C. It is sodium, fat and (even better) cholesterol free and are an excellent source of potassium.
Are Pomelos bitter like other grapefruit? One of the many great attributes of Pomelos is that they tend to have little to none of the bitterness of other varieties of grapefruit. However, the thin membrane that envelopes the sections of the Pomelo are bitter if eaten, but are usually avoided or discarded when “sectioning” a Pomelo.
Why Buy Pomelos from Pearson Ranch? Our mature Pomelo trees are closely tended to by hand in order to ensure their unique flavor and fragrance. Proper amounts of well water and the right balance of nutrients with California’s famous warm sunshine, help grow the absolute best Pomelos…anywhere!
Did you know?
The U.S. is the largest producing country of Pomelos. That’s right, The U.S. now grows more Pomelos than even China!
When to buy the Pomelo you want. When ordering Pomelos in mid November, the exterior is still GREEN and will start to turn yellow as the season progresses. But don’t worry, that sweet, delicious, citrusy flavor and fragrance is already there!! However, if you want to make sure your Pomelos arrive with a YELLOW exterior, you can wait until the first part of January to place your order at which time they should be full color!
GRAPEFRUIT ORDERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FEDEX ONE RATE SHIPPING RATES!
Save with “Choice” Grade Pomelos!
Only “Choice Grade” Pomelos are available at this time!
Select “Juice Grade” Grapefruit and save on your favorite grapefruit varieties including POMELOS for making home made grapefruit juice! Click below for more info.
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