A whole and half of a pomelo fruit hanging on a tree: Pixabay
Pomelo is an exotic tropical fruit. It gives gastronomic pleasure and becomes a storehouse of useful properties. How pomelo affects the body and whether it is harmful, PubMed experts said.
Description, composition and useful properties of pomelo
What is a pomelo? It is a tropical citrus fruit that is often compared to grapefruit in appearance and taste. However, they have many differences. Restituto Tokmo writes that pomelo is the largest among citrus fruits. Its weight can reach 10 kg, and its diameter is 30 cm. The fruit has an oval or round shape. Its thick skin is covered with many small bumps, and the color varies from green to yellow.
The pulp of the pomelo is sweet and juicy, it is white, pink, red. It has a slightly bitter aftertaste, similar to grapefruit, but less bitter, combining sweetness and sourness.
Often the fruit is called sheddock in honor of the English captain Sheddock, who brought the seeds of the plant to the West Indies from the Malay Archipelago. Over time, the pomelo spread, it began to be grown in various tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as Thailand, China, the Philippines, Hawaii. It grows even on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus.
Composition
Pomelo can be found in many countries, because people fell in love with this fruit with a pleasant taste and a lot of useful properties due to its rich composition. Fruits contain macronutrients (potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron) indispensable for the healthy functioning of the body.
The fruit contains antioxidants that help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and cancer. Another important component of pomelo is dietary fiber. They promote normal digestion, prevent constipation and help control weight.
Among other useful elements in the composition of the pomelo there are:
vitamin A; vitamins B₁, B₂, B₆; vitamin C; vitamin E; vitamin PP.
How many calories are in a pomelo? This fruit is perfect for people who follow the figure. It is low-calorie: 100 g of the product contains about 40 kcal, 0.8 g of protein and 8.6 g of carbohydrates. There are no fats in the product.
Pomelo lie on the counter and hang in nets: Pixabay
Beneficial features
Sweet and juicy fruit deserves to be present in the diet. What is the use of pomelo? The fruit has a positive effect on health:
protects body cells from free radicals; promotes wound healing; strengthens the immune system; helps fight infections; supports normal activity of the cardiovascular system, reduces the risk of developing arterial hypertension; reduces signs of skin aging, reduces the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation; prevents vision problems ;increases energy levels;improves mood and reduces stress.
Useful not only the pulp, but also the thick skin of citrus. It helps in the fight against various pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, normalizes the level of estrogen in the body.
Pomelo half and wedges: FeelGoodPal
Application and possible harm
The most obvious use of pomelo is eating it. Often it is eaten in its pure form, but the product can also be added to salads, stuffed dishes, and desserts. The sweet and refreshing taste makes pomelo an ideal ingredient in many dishes. No less popular are fruit jams, preserves, candied fruits and marmalade.
Pomelo is not very suitable for juicing, since its pulp is quite dry and fibrous. However, it can be added to fresh juice from other citrus fruits to maintain health and vigor.
The peel of citrus is crushed, and then added to hot drinks, alcoholic drinks insist on it, and candied fruits are prepared from it. In addition, it contains essential oils, writes Simon Muhoho Njorogeso it can be used as a natural flavor.
Salad with pomelo, walnut, arugula and mayonnaise in a plate: Pixabay
Pomelo has also become widespread in cosmetology. The juice and oil of the fruit are used as part of products for moisturizing, whitening and cleansing the skin. Vitamins in the composition of the fruit help reduce the pigmentation of the epidermis, prevent loss of elasticity.
Despite the many useful properties, pomelo can not be consumed by everyone. So, the inclusion of fruit in the diet should be abandoned for diseases of the kidneys and liver, chronic hypotension, colitis, ulcers and gastritis with high acidity.
Dr Poonam Sachdev recommends consulting a doctor when taking statins to combat elevated cholesterol levels. Pomelo can disrupt the metabolism of these drugs.
Like other citrus fruits, this fruit can provoke allergic reactions, so it should be used with extreme caution by pregnant and lactating women. Also, with prolonged use, the fruit can adversely affect tooth enamel, so it is recommended to rinse your mouth after eating pomelo.
Another caveat: the fruit should not be eaten on an empty stomach. Otherwise, citrus will provoke irritation of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.
A man in a gray sweater and blue jeans holds his hands on his stomach: Pixabay
Pomelo is not just a fruit, but a real find for those who are looking for new taste sensations and take care of their health. Its unique taste and rich palette of useful properties make pomelo a desirable product in the diet.
Attention! The material is for informational purposes only. You should not resort to the methods of treatment described in it without first consulting a doctor.
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Reviewer – doctor of the highest category Mikhailenko Lyudmila Anatolyevna
Original article:
2023-08-23 08:54:00
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