Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo

Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo

Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo, originally from Sanyuan Town, Fengdu County, Chongqing, was developed through years of meticulous breeding. The fruit is large, with a single fruit weighing up to 1,500 grams and an edible portion reaching 55.5%. It has a thin peel, evenly sized and neatly arranged segments that separate easily, few seeds, and flesh that is a striking pinkish-red, juicy, tender, and easy to separate, with a well-balanced sweet and sour taste. The soluble solids content is 11.2%, and every 100 ml of juice contains 9.37 grams of sugar. It boasts a rich flavor and is packed with multiple nutrients. In 2001, the cultivation area of Red Heart Pomelos had reached 36,000 mu, with an annual output of nearly 3,000 tons. In 1994, it was honored as an "Excellent Fruit" in Sichuan Province, received a Silver Award at the "Second China Agricultural Expo" in 1995, won the Gold Award in the "National Pomelo Quality Competition" in 1998, earned the title of one of the "Top Ten Pomelos in Chongqing", and secured both the “Quality Pomelo” and “Commercial Processing of Quality Pomelo” gold cup awards in 2001 at the 7th National Pomelo Scientific Research and Production Cooperation Conference.

　　Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo is beloved by consumers for its superior qualities such as attractive appearance, bright red flesh, well-balanced sweet and sour flavor, abundant juice, tender and easy-to-separate segments, and rich taste. It stands out as a premium variety among pomelos nationwide. Quality analysis by the Quality Testing Center of the Citrus Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences showed that the average fruit weighs 1,185 grams, with an edible rate of 77.2%, soluble solids content of 10.6%, 7.92 grams of sugar per 100 ml of juice, 0.84 grams of acid, 48.2 mg of vitamin C, a solid-acid ratio of 13:1, and a sugar-acid ratio of 9:1. The overall evaluation rated its quality as excellent. According to a novelty report by the Chongqing Science and Technology Commission, no other red pomelo varieties in China or abroad have demonstrated overall superior characteristics compared to Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo.

　　The superior quality of Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo is closely related to the local soil, climate, and cultivation management practices. Its vibrant red hue results from the fruit’s rich content of lycopene and β-carotene—carotenoids primarily responsible for its red coloration. Medical research has confirmed that carotenoids can enhance the body’s immune system, soften blood vessels, and delay aging. They offer health and beauty benefits for both men and women, acting as a natural health supplement. Therefore, Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo is not only a delicious and premium fruit but also a highly regarded natural health product. Hence the saying, “Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo—beauty and longevity in every bite.” The quality of Fengdu Red Heart Pomelo has been recognized by national industry experts and has repeatedly won national pomelo gold cup awards, China International Agricultural Fair Famous Brand Products, Chongqing Famous Brand Products, Chongqing Famous Pomelo, Chongqing Gold Award, China Famous Fruit, and the title of “Hometown of China's Premium Red Heart Pomelos,” earning it numerous accolades and honors in national pomelo competitions.