Title: Is it better to buy pomelo with sharp or round? Many people choose the wrong one, so that the pomelo has thin skin and sweeter flesh!
Yuzu is the taste of autumn, a golden feast, and a sweet memory. Whenever the autumn breeze is blowing, the grapefruit season comes, the market is always full of all kinds of pomelo, and when choosing pomelo, many people are entangled in buying the sharp or round one. However, many people have fallen into a misunderstanding, because only by choosing the right one can you eat grapefruit with thin skin and sweeter flesh.
First, the temptation of the market
Autumn is the season of pomelo production, and the shelves of major supermarkets and farmers' markets are dazzling. At this time, many people are easily attracted by the large, round, brightly colored grapefruit in the market, and mistakenly think that such grapefruit must be delicious, so they buy it and taste it at home. However, this is often not the case.
Second, the "sharp" taste
In the choice of grapefruit, in fact, "sharp" is the king. Why? Because "pointy" grapefruit tends to have a thinner skin and more flesh, a more refreshing taste, and a sweeter taste. This is not an unfounded conclusion, but a conclusion that has been drawn from my own experience.
I remember one time, I saw a basket of grapefruit at the farmer's market that was not very irregularly shaped and had a slightly dull skin color. These pomelos are not as attractive as the large, rounded, brightly colored pomelos on the market, but I find them more enticing. So, I didn't hesitate to buy a basket and go home. When I peeled the first grapefruit, the moment I was conquered by its sweetness. Thin-skinned, meaty, refreshing, and sweet, this is my ideal yuzu.
3. The secret of thin skin and meat
Why does the "sharp" pomelo have the characteristics of thin skin and flesh? This actually has a lot to do with the growing environment and variety of pomelo.
As far as I know, grapefruit grown in the right climate and soil conditions tend to have thinner skin and more pulp. These "pointy" pomelos tend to grow in some mountainous areas or places with a better natural environment, with plenty of sunlight and fertile soil, so the taste and sweetness of the fruit are relatively better.
4. Don't be fooled by appearances
However, many people are often confused by the appearance of grapefruit and ignore the intrinsic qualities of "pointy" yuzu. They think that large, round, brightly colored yuzu must be better, but they ignore the "pointy" yuzu that is not too irregularly shaped and dull in color. This is actually a misunderstanding and prejudice.
5. The fun of tasting "pointy" grapefruit
The "pointy" yuzu was chosen, and the process of tasting it was also a pleasure. First of all, you should gently pat the surface of the grapefruit to listen for any hollow sound, if there is, it means that the grapefruit may be overripe, the flesh may not be fresh enough, it is better to choose other grapefruits. Secondly, pay attention to the unevenness of the surface of the pomelo and the uniformity of the color, which can reflect the ripeness and quality of the pomelo. Finally, when you open the yuzu and peel off the skin, you will surely feel that it is a beautiful treat when you see the golden flesh inside.
VI. Conclusion
On the question of whether it is better to buy pomelo with a sharp or a round, the answer is actually obvious - "pointed" grapefruit is king. Only by choosing the right one can you eat yuzu with thin skin and sweeter flesh. So, the next time you buy yuzu, you might as well put aside the superficial glamour and choose those "pointy" yuzu with irregular shapes and slightly darker colors, and trust me, you will definitely taste something different.