Pomelo

Pomelo pulp and candied fruits from its thick peel are different products. For sweet pieces, it is important to know what part of the fruit is used.

The word “Pamelo” is retained in the catalog product name; The botanical name of the fruit is pomelo. It does not disclose the variety and part of the fruit in the composition.

The thick white part of the peel is suitable for candiing after preparation. This is not the same pulp that is eaten fresh: candied fruit has a different structure and sugar content.

History

Asian citrus

Kew indicates the natural range of Citrus maxima from Assam to Indochina. Cultivated varieties spread beyond this area.

Chandler selection

The University of California Riverside released Chandler in 1961 by crossing Siamese Pink and Siamese Sweet. This is an example of how a variety combines characteristics of different original forms.

Regions and differences

Regional names and varietal history

The map shows selected GI territories and places of origin of varieties. This is not a complete list of world pomelo production or a store purchasing map.

Huong Khe, Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam

Phúc Trạch is a registered geographical indication for the pomelo designated area.

The official description allows for white or pinkish flesh and indicates harvest in August–September. These signs apply to fresh GI fruit.

If you choose a well-known regional variety, you need to label it; The origin of the candied fruit is checked separately.

Samut Songkhram, Thailand

The Thai Intellectual Property Office documents the regional name Khao Yai Pomelos of Samut Songkhram.

The local name combines varietal type and territory. It does not mean that all Thai candied fruits are made from this variety.

To get to know a specific tradition, look for the exact name of the raw material, not just the country.

Nagasaki, Japan

Hirado Buntan originated as an accidental seedling in Nagasaki and was introduced into cultivation around 1910.

Standard Hirado Buntan has light flesh; The UCR collection describes the pink selection separately. One enlarged name can hide different lines.

When comparing varieties, check the line and pulp; it cannot be restored using a candied strip.

Riverside, California, USA

Chandler was created here and a citrus collection with documented samples is maintained.

Chandler has pink flesh; the availability of seeds depends, among other things, on cross-pollination. Riverside lists a December-February season, which is not universal for all countries.

For varietal reference, consider the observation location; The properties of candied peel are studied separately.

Types and processing

Fresh pulp

Juicy slices are peeled from the shells; it is a separate product from the candied peel.

Freshly served and salads, not a direct replacement for candied fruits.

Candied peels

The university workshop considers the thick peel of the pomelo as a raw material for candied fruits after preparation and saturation with sugar.

Cut into cupcakes and cookies, a small portion for tea.

Chandler and Hirado Buntan

Various varietal lines with documented characteristics of pulp, seeds and season of observation.

Comparison of fresh fruits with a known variety; The color of the candied fruit does not determine the variety.

Stripes and pieces

The cut shape is set by the processor and is not a pomelo variety.

Strips - for serving, small pieces - for even distribution in the dough.

Drying this product

When making candied fruits, the prepared peel is saturated with a sugar solution and then dried. Osmotic exchange is only part of the sugaring process; The specific drying time is checked with the manufacturer. About the method

How to choose

• Specify the part of the fruit: the peel and pulp have different culinary purposes.
• Check the ingredients, sugar, dyes and preservatives.
• Do not attribute to candied fruits the properties of a fresh variety or protected origin without confirmation.

In the catalog

• Candied fruits Pamelo