Nandan Pomelo

Nandan Pomelo

The Nandan pomelo is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Nandan pomelos are of premium quality, with bright and shiny fruit appearance, tender and seedless flesh, an average weight of 130 to 200 grams per fruit, and soluble solids content between 13% and 15%. During the 1980s and 1990s, Nandan pomelos consistently ranked first or second in various citrus quality evaluations across the Hechi region, and won first place in a 1991 evaluation across the entire autonomous region. In 2004, during a regional high-quality agricultural product assessment, it achieved second place in the overall pomelo category, ranking among the top in intrinsic quality.

　　(Hechi City) In the county’s Chehe Town, the “Babu Pomelo” is beloved by consumers for its good quality and affordable price. This variety features smooth skin, attractive shape, high sugar content, few seeds, and excellent taste. It has been awarded the title of “Guangxi Green Food.” In recent years, the county has carefully cultivated the Babu Pomelo as a brand, providing strong support in funding, technology, and policy to promote its development, and has registered the “Babu Pomelo” trademark.

　　The pomelo is one of the main fruit varieties in Nandan County, mainly grown in towns such as Chehe, Chengguan, Dachang, Mangchang, Liuzhai, and Baxu. Currently, Nandan County is the largest pomelo-producing county in Hechi City.

　　Characteristics of Nandan pomelos: Bright and shiny appearance in orange-yellow or orange-red hues; well-shaped fruits that are either spherical or slightly flattened; smooth skin with fine oil glands; moderate and uniform size, averaging 130–200 grams per fruit; high soluble solids content, generally between 13% and 15%, with some reaching up to 16%; juicy flesh that is crisp, tender, seedless, with balanced sweet and sour flavors and a fragrant aroma. They are ideal for fresh eating and also store well—remaining bright orange-red even after over two months in storage. During the 1980s and 1990s, Nandan pomelos frequently ranked highly in regional and municipal evaluations, gaining considerable recognition in markets both within and outside the region. In 2003, the fruit was tested by the National Agricultural Products Quality Supervision and Testing Center (Zhanjiang) under the Ministry of Agriculture, and all indicators met green food standards. Notably, in 2005, Nandan pomelos were recognized as high-quality agricultural products across the region due to their superior quality and high safety standards.

　　In Chehe Town of Nandan County, the “Babu Pomelo” is beloved by consumers for its good quality and affordable price. This variety features smooth skin, attractive shape, high sugar content, few seeds, and excellent taste. It has been awarded the title of “Guangxi Green Food.” In recent years, the county has carefully cultivated the Babu Pomelo as a brand, providing strong support in funding, technology, and policy to promote its development, and has registered the “Babu Pomelo” trademark.