Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 2-6 weeks
Counter or Fridge
- Store at room temp for 2-3 weeks, or fridge for 4-6 weeks hardiest citrus—thick rind preserves well
- Use mesh bag or basket for airflow
- Keep away from ethylene producers if at room temp
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen Segments
- Peel and separate into segments
- Remove membrane if desired
- Freeze in single layer on baking sheet
- Transfer to freezer bags once frozen
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Fun Facts
- Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit and is the ancestor of the grapefruit—grapefruit is a hybrid of pomelo and orange.
- The thick pith and rind make pomelos very hardy; they keep longer than most other citrus.