Pomelo is widely grown in many countries in South East Asia, because it grows well in almost any type of soils, easily to grow, propagation, long lasting storage and transportation. It is considered the largest citrus fruit, with a diameter that may reach more than 12 inches with a yellow or green skin, white or pinkish flesh, and a sweetish acidic flavour. Pomelo is usually eaten raw as a dessert or snack. The flesh is cut into wedges, is often dipped in salt, sugar or chilli pepper mixture before it is eaten. Pomelo juices and pomelo-flavoured juice drink mixes are also common. It can also be used as a substitute for grapefruit in cooking and are likewise good for jams, jellies, and syrups. The Chinese consider pomelo as the “fruit of reunion”.

Thai pomelo
It was first well known in the native country of the ethnic Chinese in Thailand decades ago. In fact, that was about the only Thai fruit known to their relatives at home. Although that was partly because the pomelo is more durable than most other fruits and can endure a long sea voyage without perishing, it is an undeniable fact that the Thai pomelo has earned fame for its country for long. Pomelo can grow well in different parts of Thailand. The fruit has the advantage for exportation as it has thick peel and long shelf life. The average yield of pomelo in Thailand was 8,000 to 9,000 kg per hectare.