Is there a reason why red-hearted pomelo is red?

Is there a reason why red-hearted pomelo is red? Many people would ask this question. Let me tell you whether there is a reason why it is red.

Is there a reason why red honey pomelo is red?

After the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, pomelo is available freshly. Pomelo is a seasonal fruit in autumn and winter, and is also a good fruit for both medicinal and edible use.

This fall, I took my children to buy grapefruits and found that they were selling red-hearted honey grapefruits, which were twice as expensive as ordinary grapefruits. I was curious and wanted to try something new, so I bought one and took it home. The flesh was light purple and tasted sweeter than the white-hearted honey grapefruit. My children and I said that we would buy the red-hearted ones in the future.

My wife who was sitting next to me said, "I have a friend who does fruit wholesale, and he said that there is no difference in nutritional content between red and white fruits. They are just more expensive because they look better in color. You two should just go with whatever is more expensive.

The three people were divided into two camps. Who is right? Is the red honey pomelo just for its beautiful color or is it just because it is expensive?

The red honey pomelo is red for a reason

Why is this red honey pomelo red? The red honey pomelo was bred by the Fruit Tree Research Institute of Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences from the bud mutation strain in the honey pomelo garden in Pinghe County. A new variety must be cultivated for several generations and certified by the state before it can be promoted. At the beginning, there were rumors that it was dyed with "Sudan Red". Of course, the inspection and certification of the authoritative department have dispelled the rumors. The red honey pomelo comes from a famous family, is a "relative" of the Wanxi honey pomelo, and is the embodiment of agricultural technology.

The red tomatoes that everyone is familiar with are red because of lycopene, rapeseed is green because of chlorophyll, and red honey pomelo also has beautiful colors because it contains color pigments lycopene and ß-carotene. The content of the two is 55 times and 46.8 times that of Wanxi honey pomelo respectively. Lycopene and ß-carotene are both carotenoids, which are plant chemicals with antioxidant effects, scavenging free radicals in the body, delaying aging, and having anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects.

Red honey pomelo and white honey pomelo have similar nutrition

Fruits are a good source of water, minerals, vitamins, dietary fiber, and phytochemicals. White-heart pomelo is a good choice of fruit, and the nutritional content of red-heart pomelo is comparable to it.

Honey pomelo contains 84.8g/100g of water and 12.2g/100g of carbohydrates. It is rich in fruit acid, which is the source of its sweet and sour taste and also the source of water.

Grapefruit contains minerals and vitamins such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, chromium, carotene, VB1, VB2, niacin, folic acid, VC, as well as nutrients such as pectin, flavonoids, and limonin. Several of the nutritional highlights are shining.

Grapefruit contains potassium but almost no sodium, so patients with high blood pressure and kidney disease can also eat it in moderation.

Chromium and niacin are insulin-like components and have a low glycemic index, making them one of the most suitable fruits for diabetic patients.

VC is a water-soluble vitamin and a water-soluble antioxidant. 100-200mg/100g, 3-10 times that of pears, apples, and oranges. It is good for beauty and anti-aging.

Folic acid is of great significance in preventing neural tube defects in the fetus. Therefore, folic acid supplementation in the early and early stages of pregnancy is very important. In fact, throughout the entire pregnancy, if folic acid is deficient, the incidence of gestational hypertension and megaloblastic anemia will increase, and the fetus may experience developmental retardation. Grapefruit is also the first choice of fruit for pregnant women.

Flavonoids can maintain vascular permeability, smooth blood flow, lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Pectin can reduce the content of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, reduce damage to blood vessels and maintain blood vessel health.

It seems that the red-hearted pomelo is not just for nothing, but it is red for a reason. It is expensive for a reason. But no matter what the color is, the nutritional value is very high. How to choose depends on your mood.

Tips: Although grapefruit is good, it should be eaten in moderation. Eat about 5 large pieces (about 260 grams) per day. Do not eat grapefruit if it is too bitter.