Wenlang Honey Pomelo

Wenlang Honey Pomelo

Wenlang Honey Pomelo is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Wenlang Honey Pomelo is a specialty of Huaiji County in Zhaoqing, Guangdong.

　　Huaiji’s “Wenlang Honey Pomelo” has long been well-known both within and beyond the city for its sweet, refreshing taste, rich nutrition, tender and juicy flesh, and intense honey flavor.

　　Wenlang Honey Pomelo is a distinctive pomelo variety from Wenlang Town, Huaiji County. Compared to commercially sold Shatian pomelos, it boasts a bright yellow color, thin peel, sweet and crisp flesh without residue, a rich honey aroma, and superior quality. Individual fruits weigh between 750–1500g, with peel thickness ranging from 51–180mm. The average peel thickness is about 142mm, the edible rate is 42–56%, moisture content is 83–85%, soluble solids are 11–15%, soluble sugar ≥10–13%, acidity is 0.2–0.4%, protein is 0.9–1.2%, and vitamin C content ranges from 800–1500mg/kg. It is also rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium.

　　Wenlang Honey Pomelo shares basic characteristics with the main pomelo varieties cultivated in Guangdong and Guangxi, yet it has its own unique appearance and flavor: an average weight of 935.67g, making it slightly smaller; average peel thickness of 1.42cm, making it thinner; bright yellow color, sweet and crisp flesh without residue, high edible rate, juicier, and a stronger honey aroma. According to our random comparative testing data, Wenlang Honey Pomelo has higher levels of edible rate, soluble solids, protein, and vitamin C compared to commercially available pomelos.

　　Wenlang Honey Pomelo is the most locally distinctive agricultural product in the area. It is large and well-shaped, with a bright yellow color, neat and attractive appearance. It features a thin peel, crisp flesh, strong honey flavor, hangover relief, and refreshment benefits, as well as clearing heat and moistening the lungs. Laboratory tests show that Wenlang Honey Pomelo contains over 10 mineral nutrients including magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, aluminum, titanium, manganese, vanadium, phosphorus, and chlorine. Especially notable are its magnesium, calcium, and copper levels, which surpass those of other fruits and contribute to regulating human metabolism. It helps lower blood pressure and soothe the mind, expel phlegm and moisten the lungs, aid digestion and relieve hangovers, reduce internal heat and promote urination. It also provides certain therapeutic effects for patients with spondylitis, abscesses, constipation, and diabetes, and can help prevent diseases such as arteriosclerosis and colorectal cancer. Known as a green, nutritious health food, the fruit stores well and is referred to as a “natural canned fruit,” making it highly favored by consumers.

　　The current administrative region of Wenlang Town, Huaiji County, Guangdong Province

　　Letter from the People’s Government of Huaiji County, Guangdong Province, “Request for Delineation of the Production Area of Wenlang Honey Pomelo,” Huai Fu Letter [2015] No. 35

　　Huaiji County Alliance Standard:

　　Q/HJ01-2014 “Wenlang Honey Pomelo Production Technical Regulations”; Q/HJ02-2014 “Wenlang Honey Pomelo”