POMELO (PREORDER)

~30 lbs Pomelo aka "Pompelmo", "Shaddock", "Pummelo", "Chinese Grapfruit", "Sha-Tian-You", "Jin-You", "You-Zi", "沙田柚", "金柚", "柚子" Pomelo is usually round with one end slightly pointy. The shape resembles grapefruit but is much larger in size. The smooth skin is greenish-yellow to yellow with the flesh being white, rose, or pink in color. There is a layer of thick white pulp that surrounds the juicy flesh. Pomelo may contain seeds depending on the variety. It tastes very much like grapefruit but is sweeter with a delicate, floral flavor. Pomelo may be eaten as is or used in fruit salads or desserts. Pomelo is available from late fall through winter. Handling Tip Selection Pomelo has smooth skin with no signs of mold or blemishes. Pomelo feels heavy for its size with a floral scent. Storage Pomelo should be stored at 45ºF - 50ºF (7ºC - 10ºC) with a relative humidity of eighty-five to ninety-five percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is up to two weeks. Pomelo is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Do not store pomelo with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life. Pomelo produces a very low level of ethylene. Pomelo is sensitive to chilling injury at storage below 45ºF (7ºC). Symptoms include brown discoloration of the skin and increase decay.