Pomelo cleaning rules
Pompelus, or pomelo, is an evergreen fruit tree of the citrus family. The weight of one fruit reaches 8-10 kg. The juicy pulp is hidden under a thick peel, divided into lobules by leathery membranes. To clean and eat the pomelo so as to appreciate all its merits, it should be, taking into account several nuances.
Pomelo cleaning rules
Peel off
Peeling the pomelo is difficult due to the thickened rind. First, it is poured over with boiling water. This move helps not only to soften the tough skin, but also to eliminate the wax used to treat the fruit, protecting it from mechanical damage and pests during transportation.
Take a small sharp knife and make vertical cuts around the entire circumference, dividing the fruit into slices. The second option, which allows you to clean the pomelo quickly, without unnecessary effort, involves cutting the rind in a spiral. Pry the skin with your fingers to release the pulp.
Continue to clean the pomelo from the inner leathery film and the white compacted layer. The inner layers are removed carefully, without pressure, so that the juice does not flow out. Cleanse each slice.
Edible and inedible parts of the fruit
They eat only the pulp itself. There is a pomelo, possibly fresh, added to food as a dressing. Inedible parts of the fruit:
- inner and outer peel;
- films on the wedges;
- bones.
After peeling all the layers of the peels, you will see tangerine slices, only of a larger size. The top of the former flower is removed from the upper side. Next, the fruit is divided into slices. A leathery membrane is removed from each.
The slices are placed on a cutting board, the skin is cut along the edge narrow part. Pull the skin to the side with your fingers - it is easily separated. With this method, it turns out to clean not only the upper part, but also to remove the remnants of the white layer from the lower one. The fruit can be cut or consumed whole.
It is not accepted to eat pomelo with sugar: it will spoil the taste, destroy active microelements.
Citrus is used for making desserts, flavoring soups, side dishes, salads.
The peel does not need to be removed if the product is immediately consumed. The fruit is cut into 2-3 pieces and the sweet pulp is extracted with a spoon. The method is quick, but not economical: most of the pulp with juice will remain on the peels.
Storage conditions
In stores, they sell unripe fruits, which will have to be brought to condition on their own. Store the unrefined product for 3 weeks in the refrigerator or in a darkened room. The main thing is to provide a stable flow of fresh air and not to wrap the pomelo with cling film. Storage temperature - maximum 20 ° C. The lower the temperature, the faster the fruit will lose its juiciness.
The fruit is large, so it is not always possible to eat it right away. Peeled citrus is stored for 3-4 days in sealed containers in the refrigerator. Citruses should not be stored next to fruits or frozen.
Citruses cannot be frozen
Fruit slices are cleaned, cut, dried. In this form, they are placed in sealed dry containers. The shelf life is increased to 1-2 months.
Choosing a quality product
Freshness and ripeness of citrus are determined by smell, weight. It exudes a pleasant citrus aroma, heavy, dense. Unripe fruits do not smell, they are light. It is better to refuse to buy fruit wrapped in cling film. This move allows you to mask defects, but does not extend the shelf life.
The color of the peel, depending on the variety, varies from light yellow to green. The surface of the skin of a fresh juicy fruit is uniform, without flaws, cracks, seals. When pressed, the peel restores its original appearance. If it doesn't, the citrus has started to rot.
Useful properties and contraindications
Pamela has excellent taste characteristics, is rich in vitamins and minerals. Its regular use increases the protective functions of the body, promotes the elimination of toxins and toxins. Not everyone is allowed to eat the product.
People suffering from:
- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by an increase in acidity;
- diabetes;
- hepatitis A;
- allergies;
Pregnant women, children under 3 years old, women during lactation should refrain from using the product for food.
Useful Tips
It is better not to store citrus in the refrigerator for a long time. The unsweetened, unsweetened fruit was improperly grown or stored in inappropriate conditions. Better make a salad from it or add it to a side dish.
The peel is used to make candied fruits. Fresh skin is cut into strips of 2-3 cm and blanched for 2 minutes. 4-5 times, changing the water each time. Then they boil a syrup of sugar and water (1: 1), put the peels in it and simmer until they become translucent (the procedure takes 1 hour). Ready candied fruits are laid out on a wire rack and dried. Shelf life of candied fruits in a cool dry place is 1 week.
Conclusion
Pomelo is a successful hybrid of orange and grapefruit. The fruit combines the best qualities of both types of citrus fruits. It has a pleasant aroma, tasty pulp. The fruits are peeled in several ways. Throw away all the skins, films, seeds. They eat only pulp and juice. Candied fruits are prepared from the outer rind.