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Experience the Deliciousness of Pomelo! How to Choose and Buy the Perfect Pomelo

The Diễn Pomelo is a famous variety of pomelo in the former Diễn village, now Phúc Diễn ward, Hanoi. Let's explore more about the Diễn pomelo through the following article.

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22 December, 2023

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Although it may not have a beautiful appearance, the pomelo is juicy and very sweet. The longer you keep it, the sweeter it will become. Diễn pomelo is a type that many people choose to buy for Tet or as a gift.

1Learn about Diễn pomelo

Origin and source of Diễn pomelo

According to the documents of the Plant Breeding Center of the Agricultural Academy and the Vegetable, Flower, and Fruit Research Institute (Agricultural Academy), Diễn pomelo originated from a variety.

Many people say that during a memorial service in Đoan Hùng in the past, someone brought a branch of the variety and planted it in Diễn village (including the Minh Khai, Phúc Diễn, and Phú Diễn wards in Bắc Từ Liêm district today).

Over time, this pomelo variety has developed into a pomelo tree with yellow fruit, a distinct sweet fragrance different from pomelos in Đoan Hùng, so it is named Diễn pomelo.

Origin and source of Diễn pomelo

Characteristics of Diễn pomelo

Diễn pomelo, a long-lived fruit-bearing tree belonging to the citrus group, has a woody trunk and usually grows well in fertile soil. When the tree matures and starts to bear fruit, its height can reach over 2 meters, with an equivalent spread.

This tree produces fruit only once a year, usually ripe for Tet. In the official harvesting period (usually in the 5th year), a Diễn pomelo tree can yield about 80 fruits.

Characteristics of Diễn pomelo

For Diễn pomelo, the unique feature compared to other pomelo varieties is its small size, with a diameter of about 15 cm and a weight of 0.8 to 1 kg. The peel and pith of this fruit are very thin and yellow in color. The pulp is golden yellow, with small seeds and a rich sweet taste. Especially, the longer the Diễn pomelo is kept, the sweeter the taste, the juicier the pulp, and the more fragrant it becomes.

2Uses of Diễn pomelo

Diễn pomelo is a source of vitamins such as A, C, E, and natural acids that are beneficial for health. In particular, the pectin in Diễn pomelo helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, support issues of obesity and diabetes. Furthermore, Diễn pomelo is also considered a popular natural remedy in folk medicine to treat problems such as cough, digestive disorders, and colds.

Uses of Diễn pomelo

3How to choose and store Diễn pomelo

To choose a delicious Diễn pomelo, you should select fruits that are round and evenly shaped, with small stems, tight skin, and a firm grip. Each fruit weighs from 600-800 grams. Choose fruits with thin yellowish or deep yellow skin, the outside skin should be unsightly and not smooth. If you want to buy Diễn pomelo for immediate consumption, you should choose fruits that are wrinkled and shrunken.

To store Diễn pomelo for a long time, you can apply lime to the stem to prevent bacteria. Place the pomelos in a dry, well-ventilated place. Do not refrigerate them, as they will spoil quickly.

How to choose and store Diễn pomelo

Above are the information about Diễn pomelo and how to choose delicious and juicy Diễn pomelo that we want to provide to you. Hopefully, this article has brought you useful information.