Types of citrus fruits you didn't know about (13 photos). The benefits of sweet grapefruit for the body - methods of use Yellow fruit similar to a pomelo

Long gone are the days when people lined up to buy apples and pears at vegetable stalls, and rejoiced at tangerines before the New Year.

For quite a few years now, supermarket shelves have been filled with all sorts of exotic fruits. Residents of large cities will not be surprised by bananas, pineapples, kiwis and mangoes, etc.

But many people still treat one of these overseas delicacies with distrust. But this fruit is not deservedly deprived of attention.

Most buyers perceive it as an unripe grapefruit and therefore often pass by. Moreover, different sellers call it differently, somewhere on the price tag it says “sviti”, somewhere “oroblanco”, and in some places even “pomelit”, this simply confuses people. Although in principle the sellers are absolutely right, this unusual fruit actually has three names.

In addition, this fruit does not have a very traditional history of origin. After all, such a fruit did not exist in nature; it was bred artificially in America, at the research center of the University of California, by crossing the sweet Siamese and white Marsh grapefruit.

In 1984, Israeli breeders, using the American fruit as a basis, developed an even more successful version, which was called “Sweetie,” which means “sweet” in English. This variety has become widespread in many countries where citrus fruits grow. Nowadays, sweets can be seen not only in America and Israel, but also in Italy, Spain, India, China, Japan, and the countries of South America.

How does Sweetie grow?

Just like grapefruit, these are spreading evergreen trees, usually up to 4 meters high, although sometimes more than 10 meters are found. But on plantations where sweeties are grown en masse, the height of the trees is usually much lower, on average up to 2.5 meters. Most likely this is done for the convenience of caring for trees and harvesting. The leaves of these trees are oblong and dark green. Young fruiting branches are greenish, perennial branches are dark in color.

Sweetie blooms with white flowers no more than 5 cm in diameter with 4-5 petals and a protruding corolla. The flowers are unsightly in appearance, but have a surprisingly delicate aroma. Flowers can be arranged either singly or in clusters of up to a dozen pieces side by side. Here is a photo of this flower producing an amazing fruit.

The fruits themselves are somewhat lighter in color. Outwardly they look like a pomelo, but are almost the size of a grapefruit, but their taste is much sweeter than oranges, tangerines and grapefruits. They are about 10 - 12 cm in diameter, have a shiny, smooth and thick skin. The fruits are quite dense and therefore even small in appearance they seem weighty. In most varieties, the skin of the fruit remains green even when fully ripe. The peel of the fruit is oily to the touch and if you remove it, a kind of layering remains on your hands.

Beneficial features

Unlike other citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines, sweetie has a rather thick peel and a lot of film between the segments, so a large amount of waste remains when consumed. Because of this, for a long time it was not popular even in its homeland, let alone abroad, until people tasted it and learned its beneficial properties. And sweetie, as it turned out, has much more beneficial properties than its ancestors, grapefruit and pomelo. The pulp contains about 7% proteins and 48% carbohydrates; there are no fats at all. 100 grams of product contains up to 45 mg of vitamin C, up to 10 mg of vitamin A and B6, large amounts of iron, magnesium, copper, silicon, sodium, calcium, fluorine, phosphorus and potassium, antioxidants, essential oils, folic acid, and most importantly special enzymes that promote the breakdown of fat and protein.

Due to its high content of vitamin C, sweetie is one of the effective fruits that can be used in the treatment and prevention of colds. The presence of these same “special enzymes” makes it an excellent dietary product, the use of which not only does not contribute to weight gain, but on the contrary helps to get rid of the heat accumulated in the body from other foods. Ordinary grapefruits also have these properties to some extent, but the bitterness of their pulp is not to everyone’s taste and most often discourages them from being consumed frequently. In Sweeti, a slight bitterness is present only in the films between the slices, and if they are carefully removed before use, then it is quite possible to eat several fruits a day and then you can really get the result of losing weight. And if you consider that the energy value is no more than 55 kcal, it becomes clear why this fruit is useful for overweight people. Its consumption will help get rid of toxins and reduce cholesterol. In addition, the functioning of the heart is normalized, this is a good reason why Sweetie can be used by people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

It should be noted that you should not get carried away with this overseas fruit in particular. Sweety pulp should not be the main product, but an addition to the main diet. Although Sweetie is sweet, do not forget that it is a citrus and it is possible that it can cause allergies in some people. Even in completely healthy people, constant large consumption of this fruit can cause irritation of the intestinal and stomach mucosa. Therefore, for those suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, its use is limited. Such people should first try just a little sweetie juice, diluting it with half boiled water, no more than a quarter glass. Drink every other day. And if no negative effect appears within a week, then you can drink no more than half a glass a day, also diluting it with water. But for people with stomach or duodenal ulcers, colitis, gastritis, cholecystitis, enteritis and acute forms of nephritis and hepatitis, as well as for pregnant women, this fruit is generally contraindicated.

How they eat?

Sweetie is consumed in the same way as grapefruit or pomelo. Having cut the skin, you can simply peel it with your hands, then, dividing it into slices, peel it from the films and can be used for food. You can simply cut it vertically into several pieces and then cut or peel the skin from each slice, and then remove the films. You can eat it by cutting it in half and then scraping out the pulp with a spoon, trying not to swallow the film. The pulp of this fruit can be added to salads, having previously been cleared of films.

The taste of sweetie goes well with meat and fish dishes, in dishes with chicken, mushrooms, seafood and various vegetables. Freshly squeezed juice is the most beneficial. Not only is this a completely invigorating drink, it will also improve the functioning of the liver and gastrointestinal tract and normalize the condition of the gallbladder. In addition, it can help with edema, as well as balance the water-salt balance of the body. This is an excellent antidepressant. One fruit or half a glass of juice a day will help you get rid of chronic fatigue or depression. But you need to keep in mind that you should not allow interlobular films to get into the juice. Not only do they spoil the taste of the juice, making it bitter, they also reduce its beneficial properties.

Application in cosmetology

The beneficial and even amazing properties of sweetie are successfully used in cosmetology. The pulp and juice make excellent anti-aging masks that perfectly moisturize and nourish the skin. Masks are especially useful for older people. After all, with age, as a rule, the elasticity and firmness of the skin are lost. And the enzymes contained in the suite help not only moisturize the skin, but also retain moisture in it for a long time and thereby restore freshness to the skin.

Sweetie masks are usually used for the first signs of aging and aging skin, but they are also beneficial for deterioration of the general condition of the skin and unhealthy complexion caused by vitamin deficiency or various inflammations, such as acne or acne. Using additional ingredients, Sweetie face masks are used by professional cosmetologists for various purposes: whitening, rejuvenating, moisturizing, nourishing and toning. However, you need to know that they are not suitable for everyone. High levels of vitamin C may cause an allergic reaction in some people. Recently, the use of sweetie oil for massage has become widespread. Judging by numerous reviews, this is an excellent means of getting rid of cellulite.

Application in perfumery

The suites and perfumers didn't miss it either. The exotic, attractive, alluring, sweetish fruity smell of a blooming sweetie has led to the creation of several types of perfume compositions by famous French perfume companies. Here is one piece from their collection of products.

How to choose a suite?

And although sweeties are not always on sale in most supermarkets, you should not take just anything. Therefore, it is better to carefully inspect the fruits before purchasing. Take the fruit in your hands; it should be quite heavy in weight despite its relatively small size. The peel should be emerald or, in some varieties, yellowish, smooth and shiny. There should be no cracks, dents or darkening on the surface. When swaying, nothing should dangle in it, it should be solid and dense.

Sweety of good quality has a small sticker on each fruit - the supplier’s logo. In extreme cases, such a logo must be present on the packaging. By the way, in addition to the supplier’s markings, the packaging contains the month of harvest and the date of packaging. Do not be lazy to place the fruits in hard packaging for transportation, this will guarantee that they will remain intact during transportation. These are certainly not chicken eggs, but the integrity of the peel will ensure that you store the fruit in the refrigerator for more than a month, at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For information: in Moscow and the Moscow region, the average price for 1 kg is about 100 - 120 rubles.

How to grow sweetie at home?

By the way, Sweetie can even be grown from a seed as an indoor citrus fruit. To do this, you need to collect the largest seeds, rinse and dry. Wrap in wet cotton wool or gauze for two weeks. When a sprout appears, plant it in the ground. True, the composition of the soil for tropical exotics is difficult to select in Russian conditions, but still many indoor plant growing enthusiasts have managed to grow full-fledged plants that serve as excellent decorations in their greenhouses or winter gardens. By the way, caring for it at home is quite simple. Like any citrus, it loves the sun; it needs to be watered as the soil in the pot dries out. For the winter, the tree is moved to a warm place and sprayed regularly. The plant is replanted every two to three years.

Despite the mass of obvious positive qualities and useful properties, sweetie was not immediately recognized in society. At first, the green color of the fruit evoked strong associations with immaturity. And the mass of unused inner shells and films also did not give rise to surges in consumer demand. However, the Israelis managed to convince the public. The first step towards this was a new name - Citrus Sweety. They managed to convince some countries, in particular Japan, of the special charm of these emerald fruits. Now Germany, France and Holland have joined Japan. And every year there are more and more fans of this product. We hope that thanks to our review, you will be among them.

– an exotic fruit, it has a unique composition, an interesting taste, helps to get rid of extra pounds, and you can use it to prepare many healthy dishes. But the product has some contraindications and, if consumed excessively, can cause harm to health.

Sweetie - healthy and tasty citrus fruit

Where does sweetie grow and what kind of fruit is it?

Sweetie is a citrus fruit, the result of painstaking selection work. In the 1980s, the oroblanco fruit was developed by crossing sweet pomelo and white grapefruit. Israeli scientists continued the experiment and created a sweeter and juicier citrus, a fruit hybrid called sweety or pomelite.

The sweets are covered with a not very thick zest of green, sometimes pale yellow color, a spongy layer and juicy pulp. You can see what the exotic product looks like in the photo. Is citrus sweet or sour? The fruits have a sweet taste that resembles a pomelo and are very juicy.

Sweeties have a sweet taste

Sweetie used to be considered a purely tropical fruit, but it grows in many European countries with warm climates - Italy, Spain, Portugal; on supermarket shelves you can find fruits from India, Israel, China and Japan.

Sweetie is a low-calorie product; 100 g of pulp contains an average of 50 kcal, which allows the fruit to be included in the diet of people who are struggling with excess weight.

Composition of sweetie fruit

Sweetie consists of 80% water, which explains its low calorie content; the ratio of BJU in 100 g of product is 0.7 g/0.2 g/9 g.

What's included:

fiber - it accounts for about 2% of the weight of the fetus;
ascorbic acid;
vitamins B1, B2, B6, B9;
the fruit contains vitamins A and E in small quantities;
Of the minerals in citrus, potassium is the most - approximately 200 mg/100 g;
calcium, iron, copper, phosphorus, fluorine, sodium and magnesium – 10–23 mg/100 g;
essential medicinal oils.

Sweetie contains unique enzymes that are capable of breaking down fats, proteins and carbohydrates, which has a beneficial effect on the digestion process and promotes weight loss.

Useful properties of sweetie

This sweet and aromatic tropical fruit is a storehouse of nutrients that helps prevent the development of many serious diseases.

Benefits of fruit sweetie for the body:

normalizes cholesterol levels in the blood, improves the condition of the walls of blood vessels, reduces the risk of developing heart diseases, the fruit is indispensable for hypertension;
cleanses the body of toxic substances;
strengthens the immune system, reduces the body's susceptibility to viruses and bacteria;
improves the functioning of the gallbladder, liver, and intestines;
helps with obesity;
eliminates stress, increases performance, prevents the development of depression, increases concentration;
helps preserve vision for people who spend a lot of time at the computer;
improves the condition of hair and skin;
contains pigments that reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and lung cancer;
eliminates swelling.

Exotic citrus is a powerful antioxidant; it contains elements that neutralize the negative effects of free radicals and slow down the aging process.

How to choose a suite

To prevent citrus fruit from becoming bitter, you need to learn to choose ripe fruits. Externally, Sweetie looks like a large grapefruit, the only difference is that the exotic product, even when ripe, has a green color and is heavier.

Selection rules:

The color of the peel does not allow us to judge the ripeness of the sweetie; the main indicator of quality is the smell; the brighter it is, the sweeter the product will be.
The size of the fruit also matters; it is better to choose large and heavy fruits, they contain more pulp.
If the citrus fruit has been frozen, its peel will become soft, and when pressed, indentations will remain on the surface. You should not purchase such products, since they contain practically no useful substances, and freezing does not have the best effect on the taste.
A surface that is too shiny means that the fruit has been treated with wax; it is better to choose fruits with a matte skin.

Unpeeled sweetie fruit can be stored in refrigerators or at room temperature for a month.

Choose large size suits with a bright scent

How to peel fruit

The fruit is eaten fresh, you just need to peel it - one of the few disadvantages of sweetie is a large amount of waste, which accounts for almost half the weight of the product.

How to properly clean your sweatshirt:

Wash the fruit thoroughly under running hot water, you can rub it with a brush.
Make 4-6 cuts on the peel from top to bottom, after which the shell can be easily removed.
It is better to eat the fruit with a white film; if it is bitter, the thin shells should be removed.

If you make several cuts, the peel can be easily removed.

You don’t have to peel the sweetie, but cut the fruit into 2 halves and carefully scoop out the pulp with a spoon.

Exotic citrus must be consumed by people who smoke a lot, abuse alcoholic beverages and fatty foods.

Methods of application

Citrus is consumed fresh, I use the fruit to make jams, juices, and dietary salads; the zest makes tasty and aromatic candied fruits; the pulp is perfect for creating rejuvenating and vitamin masks; essential oil is used in perfume production.

To lose weight, you need to eat 1 fruit for breakfast or before bed - this will help you get rid of 5-7 kg in 8 weeks.

Useful recipes:

Summer salad - peeled sweetie pulp, ripe tomato and yellow bell pepper cut into small cubes, add 50 g of cheese or feta, basil, season with olive oil.
To prepare a rejuvenating vitamin salad, you need to cut 2 sweets into medium-sized cubes. 1 avocado, half a red onion cut into thin rings. Place the mixture on lettuce and sprinkle 50 g of roasted pine nuts on top. For the dressing, mix 15 ml of honey, 5 ml of lime juice, a little nutmeg, and pour over the finished dish.
To prepare candied fruits, you need to take the peel of 3 fruits, remove the white spongy layer, and chop finely. Pour the prepared raw materials with water for 48–72 hours, changing the water 2–3 times a day. Boil syrup from equal amounts of sugar and water, pour over the crusts, leave for 3 hours. Boil the mixture for 5 minutes over low heat, cool and repeat the procedure three times. Store the finished product in the refrigerator.
Fat-burning cocktail - squeeze juice from half a sweet wine, a small cucumber, 50 g of spinach, add 5 ml of honey, drink the drink before bed.
Fasting day. Breakfast - half a suite, green tea without sugar, lunch - light vegetable salad, afternoon snack - half a citrus fruit, dinner - 1 boiled egg, 150 g of stewed cabbage, half an exotic fruit.

Sweetie can be added to salads

To make a rejuvenating mask at home, you need to peel the peel and white films, chop it, add 10-15 ml of olive or almond oil. Apply the mixture to the skin of the face and neck, leave for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water. The procedure is carried out twice a week, the course consists of 10–12 sessions.

A mask made of 30 g of rice flour, 30 ml of fresh sweetie juice, 3 drops of bergamot essential oil will help tighten the oval of the face, whiten and refresh the skin. Mix all components, apply to skin, leave for 10 minutes, rinse with cool water.

Sweetie oil can be added to a bath or used for massage - such procedures help get rid of cellulite.

Harm to the fruit

When used correctly and wisely, sweetie does not cause harm to health; in order to avoid the occurrence of negative reactions and allergies, you should consume no more than 800 g of the product per day.

If you eat a lot of sweets, your head may hurt

Citrus contains a lot of ascorbic acid, so abuse of sweetie is fraught with severe headaches, rashes, and problems with blood clotting.

Sweetie should not be combined with starchy foods - potatoes, corn, baked goods made from white flour - combined use can lead to bloating and heartburn.

Contraindications

Despite all the benefits of sweetie, the fruit has certain contraindications; in case of many problems with the gastrointestinal tract, this citrus cannot be consumed.

Main contraindications:

gastritis with high acidity;
nephritis in the acute stage;
hepatitis;
enteritis;
cholecystitis;
ulcer;
colitis.

You should not eat sweetie fruit if you have colitis.

People who are taking medications for blood thinning, diuretics, or dietary supplements with a high content of vitamin C should avoid consuming Sweetie.

During pregnancy, eating the fruit is not prohibited; the fruit helps to cope with toxicosis and swelling, but only on condition that the woman has tried sweetie before, otherwise allergic reactions may occur. Since the product is capable of thinning the blood, you should stop using it at the end of the third trimester.

- an exotic citrus fruit that looks similar to grapefruit, but has a sweet taste. Regular and proper consumption of the fruit will help improve your well-being, increase stamina, and avoid colds. But it is necessary to observe the measure, remember about contraindications and possible adverse reactions.

Despite the fact that there are dozens of citrus species in the world, in the 1970s, scientists from the University of California (USA), using all the capabilities of modern genetics, gave the world another one. Their goal was to obtain a sweet variety of grapefruit. To achieve this goal, breeders crossed pomelo and white grapefruit. The resulting plant began to bear small, sweet fruits and had all the properties inherent in the Citrus family. American biologists did an excellent job! In 1981, the experimental laboratory of the University of California received a patent for the plant.

The scientists named their brainchild in the Spanish manner - “oroblanco”, which means “white gold”. In 1984, Israeli breeders came up with a new name for sweet citrus - “ sweetie» ( Sweetie), translated from English as “sweet”. This name quickly spread across the planet, displacing the given one by its “parents”. True, in some countries the fruits of the sweetie are called pomelite.

Much time has passed since the 1970s, and today it is obvious that, despite its sweetness, the sweetie fruit has not surpassed the bittersweet grapefruit in popularity. Most likely, the secret of failure lies in the large amount of “waste” - like the pomelo, the sweetie has a thick and inedible peel. However, this circumstance does not prevent Sweetie from being successfully cultivated in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Hawaii, Israel and Central America.

Useful substances in the composition of the suite

Sweetie contains more vitamin C (about 45 mg per 100 g of pulp). This puts the exotic fruit on a par with the most effective medicines used to treat colds. In addition to ascorbic acid, sweetie contains magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, potassium, B vitamins (1, 5, 6), folic acid and natural enzymes that help break down proteins and fats. This “mineral wealth” allows Thai doctors to use Sweeti to restore patients after suffering debilitating illnesses and severe operations. Sweetie helps normalize blood pressure, stimulates normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, relieves swelling, facilitating kidney function and restoring water-salt balance in the human body. Just like pomelo and grapefruit, sweetie lowers blood cholesterol levels. And the high content of essential oils turns Sweetie into a good antidepressant that copes well with apathy, nervous exhaustion, bad mood, and depression. Regular consumption of fruit improves brain function.

Sweet juice, especially freshly squeezed, perfectly tones and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive organs, gall bladder and liver. A mask made from crushed peel and pulp of an exotic fruit nourishes and moisturizes the skin.

Harmful properties of sweetie fruit

Despite the healing properties of the sweetie fruit described above, not everyone can eat it. The fruit is contraindicated for people with high acidity of gastric juice, as well as those suffering from duodenal ulcers, gastritis, colitis, enteritis, nephritis, cholecystitis, hepatitis and intestinal inflammation. People prone to allergies should be careful when planning the amount of sweetie they eat. Sweetie in cooking

In Thailand, sweetie pulp is widely used in cooking. You can eat it raw. The fruit is added to salads, sauces, drinks and ice cream. Tender and aromatic sweetie goes well with poultry, vegetables, seafood and champignons. In terms of calorie content, the fruit pulp does not differ from the pulp of grapefruit. That's why sweetie fruit often recommended for inclusion in dietary menus.

How to choose the right sweetie fruit

The secret to choosing the “right” fruit is to buy a fruit with a shiny, smooth skin, heavy for its low weight (ripe sweetie has a high density). The color of the peel of even the ripest sweetie is green.

Quite recently, an unusual fruit appeared on supermarket shelves. Many people thought that it was just a grapefruit that did not have time to ripen, but in fact it is a completely different fruit. People most often call it . This green exotic fruit has gradually begun to gain recognition, and given its beneficial properties, we simply cannot help but talk about it.

Origin story

An unusual fruit has an unusual name and an equally unusual history. But let's understand everything in order.

First about the name. Sweetie means “sweet” in English. It received this name due to its mild sweet taste. In fact, its official name is oroblanco, which means “white gold” in Spanish, and in scientific circles it is commonly called pomelite due to its origin.

By the way, about the origin. Fruit sweetie It belongs to the citrus family and is a hybrid of pomelo and grapefruit. Some sources claim that white grapefruit was used to breed Sweetie. Indeed, it tastes very similar to grapefruit, but has sweeter pulp. This is precisely the task that scientists set for themselves in the process of developing a new citrus hybrid.

Sweety is literally the fruit of the work of Israeli scientists who conducted their research in the experimental laboratory of the University of California in the American city of Riverside. True, about the exact time of withdrawal pomelita Opinions differ. Some claim that it was in the middle of the 20th century and even name the exact date - 1958, others are sure that experiments on breeding sweetie were carried out in the mid-1970s, and the fruit itself was patented in 1981, the third even pushes back the time creation of oroblanco for 1984. Be that as it may, scientists managed to create a fruit equal in size and composition to a grapefruit, but taking on the sweet taste of a pomelo.

Like grapefruit, only sweeter

As we have already mentioned, sweetie is very similar in appearance to grapefruit, but has an important distinctive feature - even when ripe, its skin remains green or, in extreme cases, may turn yellow (depending on the variety and degree of ripening of the fruit). Sweetie fruits are round and somewhat flattened on top and bottom. In the process of consuming it, in no case should you eat the partitions that divide the pulp into sections - they are very bitter. After eating the pulp of the sweetie, just like the pomelo, a large amount of waste remains - partitions and skin, which is quite thick.

Let us note that Sweetie has not yet been able to overtake any of its ancestors in popularity, but it has begun to appear more and more often on our tables. And this is no coincidence: the demand for healthy exotic fruits is constantly growing, and sweets are grown in countries that may well act as importers for Russia. These are China, India, Israel, Italy, Portugal.

To get it right choose a sweetie, the fruit must be taken in your hand. It should be somewhat heavy, despite its relatively small size, and the skin should be smooth and shiny, without darkening or dents. Oroblanco can be stored in the refrigerator and at room temperature for up to three weeks - even over such a long period the fruit will not spoil and will retain its beneficial properties.

Composition and beneficial properties

The composition of sweetie is approximately the same as that of grapefruit, and pomelite helps lower blood cholesterol levels much more effectively than its ancestors.

Oroblanco contains a very large amount of ascorbic acid, which makes it an excellent preventive and therapeutic agent for colds, flu and other viral infections.

Sweetie contains essential oils, vitamins and beneficial microelements, antioxidants, as well as special enzymes that break down proteins and fats well. Thanks to this, sweetie is considered a dietary product: it helps to get rid of extra pounds and is very useful for maintaining good physical shape.

Besides, pomelite normalizes blood pressure, improves heart function. Like all citrus fruits, it has another very valuable quality: it effectively fights apathy and depression, elevates mood, sharpens attention and memory, and ultimately awakens interest in life.

Application and contraindications

Sweetie is eaten in the same way as grapefruit - cut in half or scraped out the tasty pulp with a spoon. Peeled and partitioned, it is often added to salads and desserts. The taste of pomelite goes well not only with other fruits, but also with seafood, poultry and vegetables.

As for contraindications, they are very similar to grapefruit. Those who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, primarily increased acidity of gastric juice, gastritis, colitis, enteritis, and inflammatory bowel diseases should avoid eating these citrus fruits. Also, it should not be eaten by those who suffer from hepatitis, cholecystitis and acute nephritis.

Citrus with the beautiful name Oroblanco, translated from Spanish - white gold. In fact, it is a green variety of grapefruit. The nutritional characteristics are significantly different from the usual yellow fruit with red flesh. The only advantage that sets it apart from its relatives is its sweet pulp. In the store, grapefruit sweetie is quite rare. For whatever reason it is not in demand, most likely it is due to the large amount of waste, since its skin is about 2 cm, and the dimensions of the contents are sometimes very small. Let's find out why this unique fruit is useful.

Characteristics of the suite

In the experimental laboratory of the University of California in 1970, a new fruit was developed, which was later called sweetie. The main task of breeders was to make grapefruit pulp as sweet as possible. They succeeded, but it is worth noting its low demand compared to ordinary fruit. Since this is a hybrid of pomelo and grapefruit, there is a lot of waste in it, and buyers are not willing to pay money for the zest.

What is the difference between grapefruit and sweetie?

Outwardly it resembles a regular grapefruit.
The size is smaller than a pomelo, the color of the zest is absolutely green. When the fruit is fully ripe, the color of the peel does not change.
The pulp is white-yellow, elastic, dense, sweet. Sweetie is translated as candy.
The inside of the fruit has dense partitions that retain the bitterness familiar to this fruit.

The shape is flattened in relation to the top and bottom, while the grapefruit is round. Choosing a sweetie to make it delicious is not difficult. The taste of the fruit is usually without sourness, which cannot be said about its bitter-sour relative.

How to eat fruit

To eat sweetie, you must follow these recommendations:

Several cuts are made on thick skin with a knife, from top to bottom.
Then use your fingers to peel the peel along these cuts. Remove the entire shell.
It is known that the internal membranes are elastic and bitter, so you can get rid of them. But if you eat them together with the pulp, there will be no harm.
The films are removed from each slice. The pulp is cleaned.

As you can see, it won’t be too difficult to clean the suite. The pulp is used for culinary purposes: as an ingredient for salads and desserts. Most often it is eaten on its own, as a fresh fruit. This way it retains great benefits, vitamins, minerals.

Grapefruit sweetie benefits

Green grapefruit is truly endowed with enormous benefits for humans. Its calorie content is very low and amounts to about 70 Kcal per 100 grams of product. This is a good indicator for lovers of a beautiful figure. It is included in the list of dietary products used for weight loss.

In addition, its beneficial properties make it a leader among other exotic fruits. The greatness of the sweet is the huge content of ascorbic acid and other organic acids. It's no secret that vitamin C helps cope with colds, viral and infectious diseases.

As a person ages, large amounts of cholesterol accumulate in the blood. Sweetie will help you get rid of it, cleanse your blood vessels of waste and toxins, and make the walls more elastic. Thanks to this property, the fruit improves heart function, normalizes blood pressure, and thins the blood.
The tonic effect of the tropical alien replenishes the body with energy, strength and vigor. And finally, it is able to bring the nervous system into harmony with itself and lift the mood.
Sweetie contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals that are necessary to compensate for their deficiency in the body. Among them: vitamins B, A, E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, selenium, fluorine, etc., necessary for the normal functioning of all vital human systems.
Thanks to vitamins and minerals, the immune system is strengthened, the blues and depression recede.
Oroblanco restores the water balance in the body, thereby relieving swelling of the skin.
Sweetie pulp normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract due to its high fiber content.

Sweetie fruits are useful not only for the average person, a child, but also in small quantities during pregnancy.

Important! The daily intake of fruit for a pregnant woman should not exceed 3 parts of the fruit.

Harm and contraindications

Yellow grapefruit sweetie is useful from all sides, but there are categories of people for whom the use of products from the fruit or the fruit itself is contraindicated. Among them:

people with gastritis and stomach ulcers;
with duodenal ulcer;
for chronic kidney diseases;
with increased acidity of gastric juice;
for digestive problems.

It is important to know! Excessive consumption of it can lead to an allergic reaction to citrus fruits; this fact suggests that small children and expectant mothers should eat it in small doses.

Its benefits and taste depend on which fruit you choose. When choosing, you should rely on some tips:

The juicy fruit is the one that weighs more. Pre-check each fruit by figuratively weighing it in your hand, choose the heavier one.
It is difficult to determine ripeness by the color of the zest, but if it is slightly yellowish, this indicates its ripeness.
Often, when choosing a product, even according to these parameters, it does not correspond to full ripeness, since it is imported to Russia unripe. It is not known how long it takes for full maturation.
Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Sweets are imported to Russia from Israel. Mass market entry occurs from November to January.

Methods of application

It would seem that there is nothing unusual here, take it and eat it. But not many people know that you can make very tasty treats from it.

For people who are looking to stay slim, a salad recipe is possible, which includes sweet potato pulp, spinach leaves, shrimp, chopped peanuts and onions. All ingredients are mixed and seasoned with olive oil. This salad is a great reason to have a fasting day for yourself.
At night it is useful to drink a glass of vitamin cocktail made from the pulp of the sweetie. To do this, squeeze the juice out of ½ part of the fruit and dilute it with clean water in equal proportions, add 1 tsp. honey and stir.

If you are on a diet, then try to include this fruit as much as possible, since its properties for weight loss are simply unique.

There are a lot of possible recipes; it’s up to you to decide how best to eat it.

Thanks to the developments of scientists to develop vitamin-rich and tasty products, people receive new products every day, which are often successful. They developed an exotic fruit similar in composition and taste to grapefruit - pomelite, oroblanco, white grapefruit, sweetie. Call it what you want, we will be talking about the same product, very useful for humans.