Exotic Fruits of Thailand - Pomelo

• Common name : Pummelo ( Pomelo )
• Thai name : Som-o
• Scientific name : Citrus grandis Osb.

Varieties

Kao-hawm

• Shape : globular
• Color : yellowish green; flesh-white
• Taste : sweet and scented

Kao-nahm-peung

• Shape : pear-shaped
• Color : yellowish green; flesh-yellowish white
• Taste : sweet

Kao-paen

• Shape : flattened globe
• Color : yellowish green; flesh-white
• Taste : sweet and slightly sour

Kao-puang

• Shape : pear-shaped, with a pronounced basal topknot
• Color : yellowish green; flesh-yellowish white
• Taste : sweet and slightly sour

Kao-tawng-dee

• Shape : globular
• Color : dark green and smooth; flesh-pink
• Taste : sweet and juicy

Preparation and eating

• 1. Use a knife to carve the outer green skin off.
• 2. Use a knife to peel off the white fleshy part of the skin.
• 3. Use a knife to separate the fruit into two pieces.
• 4. Separate into segments.
• 5. Remove the skin on segments, and the seeds.

Nutritional value : High vitamin and A

Fruiting season : August - November

Uses : Eating fresh

Storage : Keep the fresh fruit at room temperature ( 25-30 celcius degree ), it can be kept for about one month.