Red Honey Pomelo

China Red Honey Pomelo

Enjoy the juicy citrus sweetness of China Red Honey Pomelo, a refreshing red-flesh pomelo known for its honeyed flavour, gentle tang and large easy-sharing size. Also known as red honey pomelo, red pomelo, honey pomelo, Chinese pomelo, 红心蜜柚, 蜜柚 or Pinghe honey pomelo, this fruit is a popular choice for customers who enjoy sweet citrus with a clean, refreshing finish.

The thick rind protects juicy pomelo segments inside. When peeled, the flesh is sweet, lightly tangy and aromatic, with less sharpness than grapefruit. It is best enjoyed fresh, chilled and shared after meals, or served as part of a fruit platter.

Origin: China. Product photos are for reference only. Please contact SKC Fruits if you need to confirm the latest batch, size, packaging or stock before ordering.

Red Honey Pomelo Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Red Honey Pomelo has a pleasant balance of sweetness and citrus tang. The flavour is usually milder and less bitter than grapefruit, making it easy to enjoy as a fresh table fruit.

The flesh is juicy, refreshing and slightly crisp in texture. Each segment separates into small citrus sacs that burst gently when eaten. For the best flavour, serve the pomelo chilled but not ice-cold.

• Sweet red honey pomelo from China
• Large sharing-size citrus fruit
• Pink to red juicy flesh
• Honeyed sweetness with light citrus tang
• Refreshing after-meal fruit
• Good for fruit platters and festive sharing
• Thick rind helps protect the fruit during storage

What Is Red Honey Pomelo?

Red Honey Pomelo is a large citrus fruit known for its thick rind, juicy flesh and sweet-tangy flavour. It is commonly associated with Chinese honey pomelo growing areas such as Pinghe County in Fujian, where honey pomelo is widely cultivated.

Although customers may compare pomelo with grapefruit, pomelo is usually larger, milder and sweeter. Red Honey Pomelo is best enjoyed fresh when the flesh is juicy and the citrus flavour is bright.

How to Choose and Eat

Choose a pomelo that feels heavy for its size, with clean skin and no mouldy, leaking or deeply sunken areas. A heavier fruit usually suggests juicier flesh inside.

To eat, cut off the top, score the thick rind into sections and peel it away. Remove the white pith and membrane before eating the juicy flesh. The membrane can be slightly bitter, so peeling it away gives a cleaner and sweeter bite.

• Peel and enjoy fresh as a table fruit
• Chill before serving for a refreshing taste
• Add segments to fruit platters
• Use in Asian-style pomelo salads
• Pair with prawns, herbs, mint, lime or light dressings
• Serve after meals as a refreshing citrus fruit
• Use in fruit baskets and festive sharing sets

Red Honey Pomelo vs Grapefruit

Red Honey Pomelo is sometimes confused with grapefruit because both are large citrus fruits with juicy segments. However, pomelo is generally larger, has a thicker rind and tends to taste sweeter and less sharp.

Storage and Handling

Keep whole Red Honey Pomelo in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Whole pomelos usually keep well because of their thick protective rind.

Once cut or peeled, store the flesh in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within a few days for the best texture and flavour.

• Store whole pomelo in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat
• Refrigerate after cutting or peeling
• Keep peeled segments covered and chilled
• Use a clean knife and cutting board
• Discard if mouldy, fermented-smelling, leaking or badly dried out

Nutrition Information

Approximate values per 100g of raw pomelo flesh. These are general nutrition values and are not lab-tested values for the current China Red Honey Pomelo batch. Exact values may vary by fruit size, variety, ripeness, sweetness, origin and batch.

Red Honey Pomelo can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Like other fresh citrus fruits, it naturally contains water, fruit sugars, dietary fibre and vitamin C.