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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Pomelo |
| Scientific name | Citrus maxima |
| Family / Genus | Rutaceae / — |
| Produce category | Citrus |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4400 |
| PLU — organic | 94400 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6047 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oro Blanco | 35% | A hybrid of pomelo and white grapefruit, known for its pale yellow skin, very sweet, juicy, and low-acidity white flesh. Virtually seedless. Developed in California, it’s often marketed as ‘Sweetie’ i |
| Chandler | 30% | A large, round pomelo with pale yellow skin and distinctive pinkish-red flesh. It offers a sweet-tart flavor profile and typically has few seeds. Developed in California from a cross of two pomelo typ |
| Honey Pomelo | 25% | Primarily imported from China (often ‘Guanxi Honey Pomelo’), this variety is large, pear-shaped, with bright yellow skin and pale yellow, very sweet, and juicy flesh. It is highly prized for its low a |
| Tahitian | 8% | A large, round to pear-shaped pomelo with yellow skin and pale yellow, sweet, and juicy flesh. It is known for its good flavor and relatively few seeds, making it suitable for fresh consumption. |
| Reunion | 5% | Also known as ‘Sarawak’, this variety is very large, round, with yellow skin and pale yellow, sweet, and juicy flesh. It has a good flavor and few seeds, similar to Tahitian. |
| Red Shaddock | 3% | A general category for various pink or reddish-fleshed pomelo cultivars (e.g., ‘Flame’). These varieties typically offer a sweet-tart flavor and are large in size, similar to Chandler but often with d |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 50°F.
- Freezing point: 29°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 μL/kg·hr typical (0.01–0.5) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Pomelos are non-climacteric and do not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can cause degreening but is not recommended for quality improvement.
Mixed-load compatibility
Generally compatible with most produce; avoid strong odor absorbers.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, driven by increasing ethnic diversity and interest in exotic fruits.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1.2 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Oro Blanco | 40% |
| Honey Pomelo | 35% |
| Chandler | 20% |
| Other | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 8-12 count carton
- 15-18 count carton
- 20 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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