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Pomelo is a fruit that is not very common on the stalls of our markets and supermarkets, while it is a type of delicious fruit, even in the version of the dried green pomelo. From a botanical point of view, it is considered one of the original species, from which the most common citrus fruits such as cedars, grapefruits and mandarins derive. It is valuable in terms of nutrients, and tasty.
pomelo (63.77%), cane sugar (35%), citric acid (1.20%) E133, E102 (0.03%).
Dehydrated green pomelo
The pomelo is an unusual fruit, which is part of the citrus family of which it can be considered one of the founders. It has a surprising number of health benefits for people ... willing to seek it out! It is not always present in local markets and tables, but it is easily available in its version of dehydrated pomelo.
First of all, you need to learn more about pomelo, a great Asian citrus fruit. It has the shape similar to that of a pear, with a green or yellow pulp and a thick, clear skin.
In flavor, pomelo tastes similar to grapefruit, but is sweeter. Its beneficial properties derive from the different vitamins, minerals and antioxidants contained; elements that make it a healthy addition to the diet.
First of all, it is a good source of vitamin C which we know is a powerful antioxidant, capable of strengthening the immune system and preventing cell damage from free radicals.
Pomelo is also rich in other vitamins (such as vitamin B6), magnesium and minerals, including potassium, which helps regulate fluid balance in the body and blood pressure.
A dehydrated pomelo offers a lot of fiber, and is an excellent fruit to help you meet your needs for insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation.
Dietary fiber also serves as a food source for healthy bacteria in the gut to keep the gut biome in perfect balance. Fruit fiber, such as that of green pomelo, has been associated with improved bowel functions.
In addition, it contains proteins and fibers, which can induce feelings of satiety, for the purpose of a weight loss diet. Dehydrated green pomelo can contribute to weight loss, including by absorbing and reducing the sugar and starch content in the body.
It is a fruit rich in antioxidants , in particular besides vitamin C the main antioxidants of pomelo are naringenin and naringin. Both substances are present in citrus fruits, but pomelos contain lycopene, an antioxidant that fights inflammation, also found in tomatoes.
These antioxidants may be beneficial to the heart by regulating cholesterol and triglyceride levels, two blood fats that are linked to heart disease - according to some ongoing research, they could prevent the cholesterol in food from being fully absorbed into the body.
Due to its high antioxidant content, pomelo can help prevent skin damage caused by harmful free radicals, helping you to maintain a more youthful appearance. Additionally, essential oil from pomelo peel can reduce the production of melanin in the skin, helping it to prevent sun spots.
The good levels of minerals and vitamins, such as magnesium and potassium, also help athletes to replenish the substances lost during physical exertion and reduce cramps.
Native to southern Asia and Malaysia, where it has been known for more than four thousand years, the pomelo citrus was introduced to China around the 1st century AD. From there it spread and continues to survive. Also growing spontaneously, in the wild, along the banks of rivers and streams, in various territories including Tonga, Hawaii and Fiji.
Pomelo has many names in the world including Citrus maxima, Citrus grandis, Chinese grapefruit, pommelo, boongon, Jeruk Bali, jabong, shaddock, Jeruk Bali, pomelo, pummelo, pampaleone. It has often been confused with yuzu, a Chinese fruit that is actually of a different species.
Always assimilated to grapefruit, it is larger, has a sweet pulp, a thick and spongy skin, and its color ranges from light green to yellow when ripe. For this reason, we can define the dehydrated green pomelo, with a very specific color.
The color of its pulp varies from light yellow to pink or red, while for centuries the peel of the pomelo has been used to make jam, and in Chinese cuisine or used as a sweetener to make candies.
Nowadays, pomelo is mainly grown in China and southern India, Thailand, the Philippines, and other eastern and tropical countries (in Southeast Asia). It hasn't become very popular as a crop in many parts of the world because it takes 8 years for the seeds to start flowering and fruiting.
A curiosity: the pomelo is also known as shaddock, named after the English captain Shaddock, who introduced the pomelo seed from the Malay archipelago to the West Indies, in the 17th century. The captain is also remembered in Liguria, where the pomelo is known as sciaddocco, while in Italia is grown in Sicily.
Although much of the pomelo is inedible, while only the inner pulp is palatable, it is highly coveted for nutritional value.
The plant of the Pomelo Verde botanically is the Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis , native to China. It is considered one of the three species from which all citrus fruits are derived, such as cedar and mandarin.
The plant is resistant to frost, but grows best in warm and rainy climates, in fact, tropical and subtropical areas with humid and marshy soils are ideal for growing it. The pomelo propagates mainly by grafting.
It is very vigorous, thorny, with large, elliptical-oval leaves. The flowers are large, arranged both in clusters and isolated.
Donate the pomelo fruit, which grows up to 30 centimeters in diameter and can weigh up to 10 kilograms. It has a green-yellow and sometimes pinkish skin, and a spongy white substance under the skin, called albedo. This forms the entire upper part of the fruit, the narrow part.
The shape of the pomelo, in fact, is not spherical, but looks like a pear shape (in some countries the shape is assimilated to a tear).
The pulp reaches colors from straw yellow to pink to red, and gives a flavor similar to grapefruit but sweeter.
Pomelo is mainly used as a table fruit, or the juice is used.
Remember that like all citrus fruits it is a winter fruit, the pomelo season lasts from September to January. The availability is not easy, but the version of the dried pomelo allows you to have this fruit all year round.
This dehydrated fruit contains about 350 Kcal per 100 grams, does not contain fat, provides minerals, vitamins and fiber .
The nutritional properties of the dehydrated Green Pomelo show excellent levels of vitamin C (about 60 mg / 100 g) and vitamin A (IU 8). In the dried version, Pomelo Verde also contains vitamin substances which per 100 grams are: Thiamine (about 0.035 mg), Riboflavin (about 0.27 mg) and Niacin (about 0.22 mg), Vitamin B-6 (about 0.36 mg).
In addition, it makes available minerals such as potassium (about 200 mg / 100g), calcium (about 4 mg / 100 g), magnesium (about 6 mg / 100 g), phosphorus (about 17 mg / 100 g ) and zinc (about 0.08 mg / 100 g).
For centuries this fruit has been widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine, for its pleasantly aromatic citrus taste, without the sour taste you will find in a grapefruit.
It can be used in salads or to enhance the flavor of a soup, but it is often associated with desserts by inserting pomelo in fruit or legume salads, and as a garnish for duck and chicken dishes , pork and shrimp.
The sliced version of dehydrated green pomelo is perfect as a hunger breaker , or to be added to fruit and cereal mixes, to create top toppings for ice cream, muffins, cakes, cupcakes and other sweets.
Dried Green Pomelo is also ideal for making energy bars, or to be added as an ingredient to yogurt, tea and infusions.
Dried Green Pomelo can also be used to garnish smoothies or cocktails, which become original and exotic.
There are no particular contraindications to taking Green Pomelo in the correct doses. We know, however, that like other nuts, pomelo contains sugar , which is not recommended for people with diabetes - it can raise blood sugar levels.
Also, like grapefruits, pomelos contain compounds called furanocoumarins , which can affect the metabolism of statins - to be evaluated for those taking drugs that affect this metabolism.
Furthermore, in high quantities it could interact with antiarrhythmic drugs, corticosteroids, calcium antagonists, immunosuppressants and protease inhibitors.
In large doses, the dried Green Pomelo could cause problems for those suffering from gastritis.
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Pomelo is a fruit that is not very common on the stalls of our markets and supermarkets, while it is a type of delicious fruit, even in the version of the dried green pomelo. From a botanical point of view, it is considered one of the original species, from which the most common citrus fruits such as cedars, grapefruits and mandarins derive. It is valuable in terms of nutrients, and tasty.
pomelo (63.77%), cane sugar (35%), citric acid (1.20%) E133, E102 (0.03%).
Ginger, a plant with a thousand virtues and has always been one of the most used and popular spices of oriental cuisine and for some years has started to gain considerable success also on local tables, where it is increasingly used by both star chefs and cooking enthusiasts.
ginger, E220, E330, sugar.
peaches, apple juice 8%.
Notoriously rich in vitamin C, orange is also famous for its protective properties for the body. Sliced oranges, dried, are excellent to eat as snacks, or as ingredients for tasty sweet dishes. Among the specialties resulting from processing, such as jams, dehydrated oranges are often appreciated for the concentration of nutrients, as well as for their sweet taste.
orange, sugar, citric acid, E220.
Dehydrated strawberries are one of the best dried fruits, recommended for their beneficial properties. They keep good amounts of vitamin C and potassium, have a good content of minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus. You can enjoy it as an excellent morning snack, or as an afternoon hunger breaker.
strawberries, sugar, E220, E330, E129, E223.
Candied lemons can be eaten as they are or are highly appreciated in the preparation of desserts, such as panettone, chopped into Sicilian cannoli and to enrich creams.
lemon peel, glucose-fructose syrup, sucrose, E330, E202, E220.
Natural persimmons are delicious and beneficial fruits. Being dehydrated fruits without added sugar, they release a delicate and naturally sweet taste on the palate, not excessively sugary.
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Mango is an exotic fruit typical of tropical countries, which soon spread all over the world. It is a rather caloric and very nutritious fruit. It is particularly rich in sugars, vitamins and minerals which make it perfect for athletes and students looking for an energetic food.
mango (71.77%), sugar (27%), citric acid (1.2%) E129, E102 (0.02%) E223 (0.01%)
The dehydrated pear brings numerous benefits to our body. It is a fruit indicated in diets, for the fiber content, which has a notable satiating effect, but also for the presence of potassium. Pear is quite rich in sugars and fibers, while proteins and fats are present only in minimal part.
pears, E220, sunflower oil.
Dehydrated red pitaya is an exotic and delicious option for a light and healthy snack. Obtained by dehydrating the juicy pulp of the red pitaya, this tropical fruit offers a sweet and vibrant flavor, with slightly floral notes and an inviting aroma. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, dehydrated red pitaya is an excellent source of nutrients to support the body's overall health.
pitaya
Dehydrated aloe is a type of snack similar to dehydrated fruit, extremely beneficial. Its virtues make it a highly sought after product. Also ideal for seasoning dishes and desserts, it is a healthy and satiating snack.
aloe vera (66.79%), sugar (32%), E330 (1.20%)
Coconut is a delicious and beneficial food, rich in nutrients. It gives our body fibers, carbohydrates, sugars and lipids, in the version of natural dehydrated coconut, and without added sugars. Among the benefits of coconut there is also the supply of vitamins E, C and B. which make it effective in treating ailments such as muscle weakness, excessive nervousness and urinary problems. A beneficial, natural and appetizing snack.
coconut
Natural sweets? Here is the diced dried ginger, which is an excellent substitute for candies, to appease that sudden and irresistible hunger, which happens to everyone between meals. A few cubes of ginger breaks the appetite, is nutritious thanks to its beneficial properties, and also reserves energy and vitamins, for our daily activities.
ginger, E220, E330, sugar.
A real delicacy of fruit harvested in the summer but very useful for our daily needs. Berries with their active ingredients help reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems, increase energy, help mood because they promote the production of serotonin, contain antioxidants with an anti-aging effect.
Their delicious taste allows them to be eaten daily for breakfast in yogurt, during meals in salads and in the afternoon as a snack.
cherries, cranberries, sugar, black cherries, strawberries, E220.
Lime is also known as lime, and is a fruit that offers excellent nutritional values, as well as a unique taste, often used for cocktails and drinks. The abundance of vitamin C present in lime, some antioxidant benefits and its digestive properties, make it a coveted fruit for the well-being of the body. It also has few calories and zero fat.
lime, cane sugar, color E133, E102, E223, E330.
Peach is a summer fruit appreciated for its diuretic, moisturizing, refreshing and nourishing qualities. As a fruit, even in the dehydrated version, it retains nutrients that are very useful for the well-being and psycho-physical balance of the human being.
peaches, E220, sunflower oil.
We are getting used to dehydrated vegetable chips. The interest of these new vegetable snacks predominates more and more to try the particular flavor in contexts that meet the favor of Italians, responding to the growing demand for healthy but tasty alternatives.
sweet potato, pumpkin, taro, carrot, green bean, vegetable oil, dextrin, salt, zucchini, turnip.
