Longsheng Pomelo

Longsheng Pomelo

　　 Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County in Guangxi is also a famous pomelo-producing area, blessed with abundant sunlight at high altitudes. Here, scientific cultivation methods are adopted, promoting the use of biogas slurry fertilizer, biogas residue, and organic manure. The resulting pomelos are large with thin skin, bright in color, crisp and tender in flesh, juicy and easy to separate, sweet and delicious, with a unique flavor. The edible rate is as high as 68–75%, and the soluble solid content reaches over 12%. According to measurements: 100 milliliters of juice contains 11–13 grams of sugar, 0.5–1 gram of acid, and 25–35 milligrams of vitamin C. In 100 grams of fruit flesh, there are 171.66 joules of calories, 88.6 grams of water, and it is rich in protein as well as essential nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Regular consumption can help reduce cholesterol levels in the human body, eliminate harmful substances, and promote overall health. Currently, the planted area covers 60,000 mu, with a commercial yield of 90,000 tons. Longsheng highland pomelos are green food with very high edible value. With exquisite packaging and affordable prices, they make an excellent gift for holidays and festivals.

　　 Longsheng pomelos are a premium variety among citrus fruits, having won multiple Guangxi Quality Fruit Awards and the Silver Award at the China Agricultural Products Expo. They are known for their beautiful appearance, abundant juice, crisp flesh, pleasant taste, superior quality, and long shelf life. The annual production exceeds 20,000 tons, with the fresh harvest season in November and supply available from December to March of the following year. The 79–2 pomelos grown in Longsheng County are all produced according to pollution-free standards. The fruit is relatively large, with an average weight of 118–159 grams, orange-yellow rind, good gloss, attractive appearance, and is resistant to storage and transportation. The soluble solids content reaches 13%, with abundant juice, sweet taste, crisp and tender flesh that is easy to separate, and excellent overall quality. The product won the Silver Award at the Second China Agricultural Products Expo in 1995, and the Guangxi Quality Fruit Award for two consecutive years in 1993 and 1994.

　　Source: Longsheng Tourism Website