Phoenix Pomelo

Phoenix Pomelo

　　The Phoenix Pomelo has an elegant appearance, being flat-round or inversely broad-oval in shape, with a smooth rind and golden-yellow color. It averages 1,500 grams per fruit, boasts a rich flavor, abundant juice, and a soft texture that is extremely easy to separate from the peel. Unlike other pomelo varieties, it lacks any bitter or numbing aftertaste. Each 100 milliliters of juice contains 9.58 grams of sugar, 0.97 grams of acid, 49.42 milligrams of vitamin C, and 11.3% soluble solids. Our town currently has over 800 acres under cultivation, yielding 1,200–1,600 tons annually. The price per fruit ranges from 5 to 8 yuan. The fresh fruit is sold to markets in the Chengdu-Chongqing area and has received high praise from consumers. The amount reserved each year far exceeds the actual yield, indicating broad market potential. Our town is now promoting it on a large scale. (Dazhou)