theproduce-isle » Citrus Fruits https://theproduce-isle.com the guide to freshness Tue, 24 Mar 2015 02:09:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.39 Pummelo https://theproduce-isle.com/2010/02/10/pummelo/ https://theproduce-isle.com/2010/02/10/pummelo/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:40:54 +0000 https://theproduce-isle.com/?p=70 Pummelo also known as Shaddock is an ancestor of grapefruit. It can be easily recognized by its large size and thick skin. Pummelo can be red or white inside. It can be eaten as is or added to salads. Rich in Vitamin C.

Great source of Vitamin C

Great source of Vitamin C

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Blood Oranges

Blood Oranges

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Buddha Hand

This Alien-like shaped fruit looks scary at first glance, but it is a great fruit. Buddha’s Hand is part of the citrus  family. It is used as a zest or any recipe that calls for lemon. If you wiggle Buddha’s fingers  it will emit a fresh lemon scent. So don’t be afraid to try Buddha’s Hand . It is great for your holiday recipes.

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