Pummelo

Pummelo : Citrus maxima (Burn) Merril

Introduction

Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)

Energy	44.0 k cal
Protein	0.6 g
Fat	0.1 g
Carbohydrates	10.2 g
Calcium	30.0 mg
Phosphorus	30.0 mg
Thiamine	30.0 ug
Riboflavin	30.0 ug
Carotene	120.0 ug
Iron	0.3 mg
Viy.	20.0 mg

Recommended Varieties
Local Cultivars

Field Establishment
Major Growing Areas
Wet and Intermediate zones

Crop Management -Nature of cultivation
Scattered; home gardens.

Availability
May - August

Value Added Products
Mixed fruit drink; candied peel (rind)

Source: Agriculture Dept Sri Lanka.