What is the difference between red-fleshed and white-fleshed pomelo?

Autumn is the perfect time to eat pomelo, and both red-fleshed and white-fleshed varieties are available on the market. Many friends are not very clear about the difference between the two, so let's find out together below.

1. What are the differences between red-fleshed and white-fleshed pomelo?

1. Price

Generally, red-fleshed pomelo on the market is more expensive than white-fleshed pomelo.

2. Color

Red-fleshed pomelo contains a natural pigment, so its color is red, while white-fleshed pomelo is white with a yellowish tint, and some lean pink.

3. Nutrition

The natural pigment contained in red-fleshed pomelo has certain health benefits for the human body. In addition to containing vitamins and mineral nutrients like white-fleshed honey pomelo, red-fleshed honey pomelo also specifically contains β carotene and lycopene.

2. How to choose red-fleshed pomelo?

1. Size

An overly large red-fleshed pomelo will lack the unique fragrance of pomelo, and it is easy to end up with leftovers you cannot finish. A small one is just right, as it has the sweetness and fragrance of pomelo and is easy to finish in one sitting.

2. Peel

When choosing, you can feel that the peel of red-fleshed pomelo is very soft. Pick one with a very thin peel, as this kind of pomelo will have a richer flavor.

3. Weight

If it is too light, it definitely does not have much water in it. So when choosing, aim for a heavy one.

4. Both ends

The shape of red-fleshed pomelo is very round, but if you pay a little attention, you can still see that one end is slightly pointed. When choosing, you can check the pointed part at the top to see whether it feels rotten. If the top is very clean, then it is one you can pick.