What is the largest citrus fruit?
One might think the Sumo citrus, as its name suggests. Or could it be the pink, white or ruby red grapefruit?
It’s the pummelo. Here are some fast facts about this super-sized fruit.
Pummelos are:
- Originally from Southeast Asia.
- Harvested in Florida from December to April.
- About the size of a cantaloupe, 5 to 10 inches in diameter and 2 to 5 pounds
- Also called pomelo and Chinese grapefruit
- Fairly round and may have a slight point on one end
- Covered in yellow to green skin that’s slightly bumpy, with flesh that ranges from pink to rose and a thick rind
- Tart and sweeter than grapefruit with hardly any bitterness