Collection: California Pomelos

See You In November!

Get your pomelos from your favorite name in citrus!

Our Chandler Pink Pomelos are refreshingly sweet with a very citrusy and mild grapefruit flavor without the bitterness of regular grapefruit. Always fresh picked when in season, their light rosy pink interior, smooth texture and their incredible fragrance, make them a delightful eating citrus fruit. Sure you can section and enjoy them "as is" for a light and healthful snack. But don't stop there! Pomelos are also perfect to use in creating exotic desserts too, like Pomelo sorbet. If you have a big enough juicer, you can even juice them for a refreshing drink! So now that you know where to buy fresh picked, delicous Pomelos, here's even more information about them.

California Pomelos F.A.Q….

We spell our POMELOS, P-O-M-E-L-O.  However, even if you like to spell them Pummelo, Pomplemous, Shaddock, You Zi, Abong, Lusho Fruit or even Asian Grapefruit, you would still be correct, as all spellings or references to the big beautiful fruit are all acceptable.

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 is 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!

Unless Otherwise Stated, Prices DO NOT Include Shipping & Handling Charges!

NOTE: 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!