Pomelo fruit comes from the citrus family with its closest relative being the grapefruit. And actually, the pomelo has often been called a grapefruit but it is in fact a fruit in its own right. The botanical name for pomelo is Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis, which is appropriate because this fruit is large. They can also be known as pummelo, pompelmoes, shaddock, Chinese grapefruit and Bali lemon.
What does a pomelo taste like? Pomelo fruit is both sweet and sour and tastes similar to grapefruit. Though they are often sweeter and less tart than a grapefruit.
Ideas for eating pomelo fruit include:
