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😉 Hello friends! The article “Pomelo: Benefits and Harm to Health” contains basic information about the benefits and contraindications of an exotic fruit. How to choose and store it correctly.
In the word “pomelo” the stress falls on the letter “e”. Where does the name come from? It’s simple. From the words pome + melon (apple + melon). There is also a name – sheddock. That was the name of an English captain who lived in the XNUMXth century. It was he who brought the seeds of this citrus to the Caribbean.
The homeland of the pomelo is Southeast Asia. The Chinese were the first to appreciate the benefits of unusual and wonderful fruits. It was a very long time ago, in 100 BC. NS.
Since then, in China, the pomelo has been treated with special respect. This fruit is a symbol of well-being and prosperity. Pomelo is given to each other for the new year and is used for religious festivities.
Thanks to navigators, in the European countries they learned the outlandish fruit in the XIV century. In Russia, this citrus appeared quite recently and has not yet gained popularity among buyers.
Pomelo: medicinal properties
In 100 grams of pulp
- kcal – up to 39;
- proteins – 0,76 g;
- fats – 0,04 g;
- carbohydrates – 9,62 g;
- dietary fiber – 1 g;
- water – 89,1 g.
Mineral composition:
- potassium – up to 235 mg;
- Calcium – 27 mg;
- phosphorus – 26 mg;
- iron – 0,5 mg;
- sodium – 1 mg;
Vitamin complex: C, beta-carotene, B1, B2, B5.
What is the use of a pomelo?
- firstly, it resists the body to viral and colds;
- the presence of potassium is beneficial for the heart muscle, capillaries and blood vessels;
- participates in hematopoiesis, being a prophylactic agent against blood clots and cholesterol plaques;
- will not harm patients with diabetes mellitus;
- supports the immune system;
- useful during pregnancy;
- good thirst quencher. Its pulp has more moisture than grapefruit or oranges;
- pomelo is a rival of watermelon in diuretic properties;
- the Chinese use the zest of this citrus for medicines in traditional and alternative Chinese medicine;
- thanks to dietary fibers, which play the role of a “brush”, the body is cleansed of toxins;
- in cooking, fruit pulp is added to fruit salads, to any meat, to a variety of desserts and ice cream;
- for cosmetic purposes it is used for masks and scrubs for the skin of the face and body. In the morning, it is useful to wipe your face with a fresh wedge.
Pomelo: contraindications
- when taking antibiotics and hormonal agents;
- if you are allergic to citrus fruits;
- nephritis and urolithiasis (it is possible to provoke the movement of deposits along the ureters);
- with ulcers of the stomach and duodenum. The presence of folic and natural ascorbic acids increase the acidity of gastric juice, irritate ulcers and erosion of the digestive tract;
- with increased acidity;
- with hepatitis, nephritis, colitis, consultation with a doctor is necessary;
- if you are completely healthy, then you should not exceed the pomelo consumption rate either. It is enough to eat 3-4 slices a day. The slices are big!
How to choose the right pomelo
- quality fruit – firm and elastic;
- choose fruit with a glossy skin that is uniform in color, but not very “mirror-like”. Perhaps he was treated with something;
- the fruit must be free of damage, dents and stains;
- The freshness of a pomelo can be determined by its aroma. The fruit will be tastier with a rich citrus aroma;
- one more feature. If the pomelo is green and flattened, then the pulp will be sour than that of a yellow pear-shaped fruit;
- from fruits of equal diameter, choose the one that is heavier. There is thinner rind and more pulp;
- more often the pomelo is sold in special comfortable nets.
How to clean?
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How to store
Ripe fruits can be stored at room temperature for up to one month. The very thick peel creates the right microclimate for the fruit. The peeled fruit is kept in the refrigerator for no more than a day.
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