Pomelo is the largest fruit from the citrus family. Outwardly, he resembles a grapefruit, but much larger in size and has a sweeter taste. It is a native exotic fruit from China, and despite the fact that in our country he appeared relatively recently, it has already managed to gain popularity due to its pleasant taste and rich vitamin one. Ripe and rided fruit not only has a pleasant aroma and taste of citrus, but also very useful for our body, as it has a high potassium content necessary for normal heart performance, contributes to the rapid absorption of protein and reduce weight. How to choose a ripe pool?
How to choose a ripe poison on external characteristics
- Size and weight. Pomelo differs from other citrus her impressive appearance, its maximum weight can reach up to 10 kg, and the fetal diameter is 30 cm. On average, the weight of the fruit is from 1 to 2 kg, give preference to a heavier fruit, it will be more juicy. Too light beam can be dry and inedible inside.
- Form Form. The form of a fruit can be a few types: pear-shaped, spherical, slightly flashed, depending on the variety. The ripeness can be determined by its top (frozen area). When pressed, it should be a bit soft, but quite elastic. Such a fruit will be sweet and juicy. The soft, loose top speaks of the fruit of the fetus, the taste and the beneficial properties of the fruit are minimized.
- Peel. According to the structure and appearance of the peel, the orange crust resembles the orange crust. The color of the fetus depends on its variety. Pomelo can be green, and light yellow and orange. It should not assume that if the fruit has a green hint of the peel, then it is unworked. Pomelo yellow can have a little greenish tint. The main selection criterion is the lack of a dentin-lack of a reddish-burgundy mark, which indicate the presence of nitrates in the fruit, as well as non-compliance with the rules for its storage and transportation. Sometimes you can see smooth fruits on sale, with an unnatural "shining" gloss and sticky to the touch. From the purchase of such a pelleal, it is better to refuse, most likely, unscrupulous sellers were processed by a special solution to hide the existing shortcomings, to give the fruit of the commodity type. Seals, fetal skin growths - a sign of non-compliance with the optimal conditions for its growth and improper storage. On the touch of the ripe peel should be elastic and dense. If the skin is soft, and when pressed on it with a finger, there is a dent, then it is overwhelmed the fruit for which the "cotton" taste and the availability of very large seeds.
- Smell. Ripe fruit exudes a pleasant bright citrus fragrance, which is heard even at a distance. If you do not smell or pelvo smells of grass, dampness, bitterness - refuse to buy it.
What should be the flesh of ripe pomel?
The cut ripe fruit must have a dense white or slightly yellowish partition between the peel and the flesh. The color of the fruit pulp will depend on its variety. Orange fruits are pear-shaped, it is bright orange, almost red. Green and yellow - pulp has a yellowish tint. A ripe high-quality fruit flew the pulp of homogeneous color, without dark spots, and the fibers are larger than the grapefruit. Although it was too difficult to clean the peel, its ripe slices are quite easily separated, while maintaining their hardness and elasticity.
How to store ripe pools?
A ripe whole fruit can be stored in the refrigerator for several months, and in the cut or purified form no more than a day. The juicy pulp of purified pomelo dries quickly and loses its taste. In addition, the citrus is not subject to freezing, since when exposed to low temperatures, it loses all its beneficial properties and value for the body.
The most delicious and ripe pomelo can be bought in the winter season, during this period from Asian countries, the most ripe copies of an exotic citrus are delivered to us. Use our advice and choose only high-quality fruits that will bring the maximum benefit to the body and allow you to enjoy the unforgettable pleasant taste of the fruit.
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