Fuding Four-Season Pomelo

Fuding Four-Season Pomelo

Fuding Four-Season Pomelo is a geographical indication protected product.

Fuding Four-Season Pomelo is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Geographical Scope

　　　 17 towns (streets, development zones) within the administrative region of Fuding City, Fujian Province.

　　Unique Qualities

　　　　　　The distinctive geographical environment, soil, and climatic conditions, along with over 200 years of continuous scientific breeding, adaptation, and evolution, have given Fuding Four-Season Pomelo its unique qualities. The fruit is inverted-oval in shape, with individual fruits weighing 750–1500 grams. The peel is yellowish-green, with fine and smooth oil glands, giving off a fragrant aroma. The rind is thin with few seeds, and the flesh segments resemble silver combs, with texture like white jade. According to tests conducted by the Citrus Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Food Quality Supervision and Testing Station of Fuzhou under the National Light Industry Bureau, the pomelo's flesh is crisp, tender, fine, and easy to separate from the membrane, with a well-balanced sweet and sour taste. It has 9–13% soluble solids, 41.0–44.3% juice content, 7.8–9.3% converted sugar, 0.7–0.9% acidity, and 35–63 mg/100g of vitamin C. It is rich in essential trace elements such as selenium and zinc, offering both medicinal and health benefits.

　　Cultural Stories

　　　　　　Fuding Four-Season Pomelo fruits are of moderate size and have long been associated with nobility, reunion, and good fortune. They symbolize beautiful flowers, full moon, and longevity, making them a cherished token for praying for happiness and fulfillment. Highly favored by consumers, the culture surrounding the Four-Season Pomelo has become a unique highlight in Fuding’s cultural treasury. Poems, songs, inscriptions, articles, and folk tales themed around the pomelo are rich and diverse. The book *The Legend of the Immortal Pomelo*, published by Hong Kong Jinling Book Society, collects over 30 legendary stories about the Four-Season Pomelo in Fuding.