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General Produce
Citrus, Pummelos
Sizing
10-, 14-, and 18-counts
Common Packs:
40-lb. cartons
Receiving Inspecting:
Good quality pummelos should have smooth skins that are free of mold, decay, or blemishes. May vary from round to pear-shape.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 41-42° F/5-6° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Maintain adequate air ventilation during storage. Keep cartons off the floor to help prevent dampening of boxes from condensation of moisture in the room. Store citrus away from foods with strong odors and ethylene-producing fruits.
Shelf-Life:
21 to 28 days.
Troubleshooting:
Pitted peel, discolored flesh, and mold are indications of improper storage temperature.
Usage Ideas:
- Toss pummelo segments, sliced red onions, cucumber chunks, and boiled shrimp with dressing comprised of Thai fish sauce, lime juice, diced cilantro, minced Serrano chiles, and crushed peanuts.
- Mix chopped bits of pummelo, cubed avocado, and crushed Macadamia nuts with baby spinach; dress with peppery vinaigrette.
Seasonal Availability:
California is a major production area.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup pummelo (180g) grams
Calories 80
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 17g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 72mg6%
Iron 0.18mg2%
Potassium 330mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
