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Red Pummelo
"Nature's largest and juiciest citrus delight"
A vibrant and juicy variant of the popular pummelo fruit, the Red Pummelo combines its characteristic large size with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor, and a unique, vibrant red flesh.
Also known as
Red pomelo, Red Chinese grapefruit, Hirakumbi
Botanical name
Citrus maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
93129
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Grapefruit › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Red Pummelo
The Red Pummelo is a versatile fruit widely consumed fresh, used in salads, and for juicing. The fruit has a thick, rough skin, and is an excellent source of vitamin C and other essential nutrients.
Nutrition Information
One 100-gram serving of red pummelo fruit contains approximately 30-40 calories, 0.9 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, and 9.5 grams of carbohydrates, with significant amounts of dietary fiber and water content.
It is rich in vitamin C, with about 53 milligrams per 100 grams, representing around 85% of the recommended daily intake, and smaller amounts of other essential vitamins such as thiamine, niacin, and vitamin B6.
Red pummelo is also a good source of minerals, including potassium, with approximately 20 milligrams per 100 grams, magnesium, manganese, and copper.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Pummelo. These are mixed-load compatibility conditions for up to 7 days, not a long-term shelf-life estimate.
Temperature
7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F)
Humidity
85-95%
Packaging
Well-ventilated boxes or bags with holes to prevent moisture buildup
Storage Notes: Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 55-56.
Applies to: Pummelo.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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