Green old pomelo is a specialty of Vietnam. Old pomelo has a fragrant and delicious taste, with crispy pomelo sections that are sweet and rich. This type of pomelo provides many nutrients and is good for health. Let’s discover what is special about green old pomelo and how much it costs 1kg!
1. What is green old pomelo?
Green old pomelo is a juicy pomelo that is harvested from pomelo trees over 12 years old. It has a moderate size, weighing about 0.8 – 1kg per fruit. The skin of the pomelo is thin, making it easy to peel and separate the sections.
The pomelo skin is green to slightly yellow when ripe. The pomelo sections are slightly pink, each round and juicy, with a sweet and refreshing taste that becomes sweeter the longer it is stored.
2. Nutritional value of green old pomelo
Green old pomelo is a delicious and nutritious fruit, containing many important nutrients:
- Pomelo is a good source of vitamin C, providing about 64 mg per 100 grams.
- Pomelo contains potassium, an important mineral that helps maintain water and electrolyte balance in the body’s cells.
- It also provides a small amount of magnesium, necessary for brain function and metabolic processes.
- Green old pomelo contains antioxidants such as flavonoids and carotenoids, which help protect cells from damage from free radicals.
3. Delicious dishes made from green old pomelo
Green old pomelo can be eaten fresh or used to make various delicious dishes:
- Pomelo salad: The dessert has a sweet and refreshing taste, with a crispy pomelo skin. To enhance the creamy fragrance, you can add coconut milk.
- Pomelo shrimp salad: The pomelo’s acidity blends with the rich and savory sauce, combining with the crispy texture to create an irresistibly attractive dish.
- Pomelo juice: Soft combined with juicy and crispy pomelo sections, drinking it once will make you addicted.
- Pomelo cake: Green old pomelo with pink pomelo sections is very suitable for this cake. The cake crust is crispy and buttery, with a creamy, rich flavor, and the addition of sour and sweet pomelo sections is very attractive.
4. How much does green old pomelo cost per kg?
Green old pomelo is widely available at markets, fruit stores, and supermarkets. In particular, we sell fresh and delicious green old pomelo with clear origins, ensuring peace of mind for customers to choose.
Green old pomelo costs about 33,000 VND per kg.