Image: 5 major points explaining the difference between Wendan pomelo and pomelo!

Many people have seen pomelos, right? Every autumn and winter, the price of pomelos is relatively cheap. Generally, 8 yuan can buy a sweet pomelo, which has the effects of relieving cough and asthma and aiding digestion. In winter, because the weather is relatively cold, it is very easy to catch a cold and develop a cough. At this time, people eat pomelos to relieve coughs, but there is also a fruit on the market that looks extremely similar to it, which is Wendan pomelo. So where is the difference between Wendan pomelo and pomelo? Specifically, there are the following 5 major points.

Wendan pomelo is a high-quality variety of pomelo. We all know that there are many varieties of pomelo, including Shatian pomelo, Yuhuan Wendan pomelo, Guanxi honey pomelo, Jincun pomelo, Yongjia Zaoxiang pomelo, Zhaipo pomelo, Jiangba pomelo, Pingshan pomelo, Jinsha pomelo, etc. What the fruit shop owner calls Wendan is Yuhuan Wendan pomelo. In fact, they are still relatively easy to distinguish. The details are as follows:

1. Different appearance characteristics

1. The fruit of the pomelo is round and relatively symmetrical in shape. After ripening, the peel color is yellow, and the peel is relatively thick. The peel of the pomelo can be used to make youzi candy because the peel is thick.

2. The fruit of the Wendan pomelo is like a gourd, with the upper part relatively small and the lower part relatively large. It is generally oblate or pear-shaped, and is not as symmetrical as the pomelo. The peel color is mainly green and pale yellow, and the peel is relatively thin and easy to remove.

2. Different taste

1. When peeling pomelos, we will smell a pungent citric acid smell. Moreover, when eating pomelos, no matter how sweet the pomelo is, after eating too much, the teeth will feel very sour and astringent, and sometimes there is a bit of bitterness.

2. The taste of Wendan pomelo is much better than that of pomelo. The pulp granules are relatively small, and the juice is relatively rich. It is mostly delicate and sweet.

3. Different places of origin

1. Pomelos are distributed over a relatively wide area. Areas south of the Yangtze River can basically grow them. For example, areas with relatively large cultivation include Hunan, Henan, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guizhou, Yunnan, Hainan and other places. However, they are rarely distributed in cold areas of our country. For example, there is very little cultivation in the Northeast and Northwest regions.

2. The production area of Wendan pomelo is mainly distributed in Yuhuan, Taizhou, Zhejiang. The Wendan pomelo here is famous. There are now relatively many hybrid varieties of pomelo on the market. Because there are relatively few Wendan pomelo production areas, the price is a bit more expensive than pomelo.

4. Different prices

1. The price of pomelo is relatively low. If bought during the marketing season, it is generally about 4-5 yuan per jin, and the prices are also relatively chaotic. Sometimes when the editor goes to a street stall to buy pomelos, 4 yuan can buy one. But if it is not in season, the price can reach about 15 yuan per jin. It is mainly the variety that determines the price.

2. The price of Wendan pomelo is much more expensive. According to the wholesale prices of Wendan pomelo on the 1688 website, there are three different prices. The first is 25 yuan per jin, the second is 49 yuan per jin, and the third is 65 yuan per jin. Therefore, the price is generally higher than that of pomelo.

5. Different plant families and genera

1. Pomelo belongs to the citrus arbor. Its young leaves are generally dark purplish red, the young branches are flat and have ridges, the leaves are relatively thick in texture, and the leaf color is green, generally elliptical. The flowering time is from April to May each year.

2. Wendan pomelo belongs to the evergreen arbor. Its leaves are green all year round and will not turn yellow with the arrival of autumn. Each leaf is composed of one large and one small leaf blade. The flowering time is from February to May each year.

Summary: The above are the 5 detailed points compiled for everyone on how to distinguish Wendan pomelo from pomelo, which will help you tell them apart. This article is compiled from the internet.