Pomelos

Published on 2 November 2025 at 00:00

POMELOS are the largest citrus fruit, a natural, non-hybrid, sweeter ancestor of the grapefruit. It’s a nutritious fruit, low in calories and full of vitamins , minerals, antioxidants, fiber and protein, rich in vitamin . Pomelos are a nutritious citrus fruit.The flesh and juice are edible, and the peel may be candied. It is eaten as a dessert, or used in salads. In the Philippines, a pink beverage is made from pomelo. The flesh and juice are edible, and the peel may be candied. It is eaten as a dessert, or used in salads. In the Philippines, a pink beverage is made from pomelo and pineapple juice.

 

Like grapefruits, pomelos contain compounds called furanocoumarins, which can affect the metabolism of statins. Be aware that you should avoid pomelo if you're taking statin drugs for high cholesterol

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