SCIENTIFIC NAME :
Citrus Maxima
MEDICINAL VALUE :
Since it is a source of folic acid, good for young women to ensure the health of future baby. Good for heart and cancer. Regulates blood pressure. Good for asthma
NUTRIENT VALUE :
major source of vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin B, Potassium, folic acid
CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :
Pomelo peel is used in marmalade. In China, it is used in pork dishes. Can be candied.
GLOSSARY :
- English : Pomelo
- Tamil : Pambalimasu
- Malayalam : Kambili Naranga / Babloos Naranga / Madhura Naranga
- Telugu : Pampara
- Hindi : Bara Nimbu / Sadaphal / Batawi Nimbu
- Bengali : Pati Lebu / Chakotra
- Gujarati : Motu Limbu
- Konkani : Toranji
- Marathi : Eidlimbu
- Kashmiri : Nyomb
