Pomelo vs. Oroblanco — What's the Difference?

The pomelo (), pummelo (), or in scientific terms Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis, is the largest citrus fruit from the family Rutaceae and the principal ancestor of the grapefruit. It is a natural, i.e., non-hybrid, citrus fruit, native to Southeast Asia.

An oroblanco, oro blanco (white gold), Pomelit (Israel) or sweetie (Citrus grandis Osbeck × C. Paradisi Macf.) is a sweet seedless citrus hybrid fruit similar to grapefruit. It is often referred to as oroblanco grapefruit.

The largest of the citrus fruits, with a thick yellow skin and bitter pulp which resembles grapefruit in flavour.

A hybrid fruit developed by crossing a pomelo and a white grapefruit. When fully developed, it is approximately the size of a grapefruit.

The tree which bears the pomelo.

A tropical Southeast Asian tree (Citrus maxima) closely related to the grapefruit and having very large round fruit with a thick rind and coarse-grained pulp.

The edible yellow fruit of this tree. In both senses also called shaddock.

The large fruit of the Citrus maxima (syn. Citrus grandis), native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a thick green or yellow rind, a thick white pith, and semi-sweet translucent pale flesh.

The tree which produces this fruit.

The grapefruit.

A variety of shaddock, called also grape fruit.

Southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits

Large pear-shaped fruit similar to grapefruit but with coarse dry pulp