Zizhong Shaxi Honey Pomelo

Zizhong Shaxi Honey Pomelo

　　Zizhong Shaxi Honey Pomelo: Each fruit weighs between 1.25 to 5 kilograms, with an edible portion of over 63–72%, making it one of the highest-edible varieties among pomelos.

　　The flesh is crystal-clear, tender, juicy, and boasts a uniquely fragrant, delicate flavor. Rich in nutrients, it contains over 35–68 mg of vitamin C per 100 ml, earning it the title of the “Vitamin C King” among citrus fruits. It is also rich in vitamin B1, B2, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, sodium, selenium, amino acids, carotene, and zeaxanthin.

　　When ripe, the fruit’s rind cells, flesh, and juice vesicles release enticing aromas from higher alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, volatile organic acids, and terpenes. The fragrance fills the room when placed nearby, and its refreshing taste delights the palate, making it highly favored.

　　Shaxi Honey Pomelo is a long-appreciated gourmet fruit and a natural beauty and health supplement. It helps regulate metabolism, soothes the liver, lowers blood pressure, calms the mind, clears phlegm, moistens the lungs, aids digestion, and relieves hangovers. It offers preventive and therapeutic benefits for conditions such as enteritis, gastritis, pharyngitis, coughs, chest tightness, diabetes, loss of appetite, spleen strengthening, cancer prevention, and cardiovascular diseases. It is believed to promote longevity. For those suffering from persistent coughs and chest tightness, stir-frying the fruit’s flesh with brown sugar (or cane sugar) yields excellent therapeutic results.

　　Source: Neijiang Municipal People's Government