madhukarkai :
Substitute:
Is a major substitute for oranges
Because the Citrus maxima is unique in Southeast Asia and its flower oil could generally substitute neroli that import from western countries.
Controversy:
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) and grapefruit (Citrus ) are both citrus fruits, but separate species. Grapefruit is a hybrid from the crossing of pomelo (C. maxima) and sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), the fruits differing in shape, color, size, and taste.
- The occasional vernacular reference to is as "Chinese grapefruit" adds to the confusion.
- Pomelo is the biggest of all the citrus fruits.
- Grapefruits are smaller and round, and hung in bunches like grapes; ergo, the grapefruit reference.
Commercial value:
The reason that pomelos are popular is due to their very strong nutritional value, including their vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds like vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium. It does not have a strong variety of nutrients, but the ones that it does have are in impressive proportions, particularly vitamin C.- » Classification and names of madhukarkai
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