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The Pomelo

The document discusses exploring the potential use of pomelo fruit in wine production. Pomelo is a large citrus fruit native to Asia that provides several health benefits. It contains enzymes that help burn fat and can help treat diabetes, insomnia, fever and sore throat. The document details a study where pomelo fruit pulp was fermented for 20 days to produce wine. Analysis found the resulting pomelo wine contained moderate antioxidants and polyphenols with health benefits. A sensory evaluation also found the wine to have an acceptable taste compared to the raw fruit.

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The Pomelo

The document discusses exploring the potential use of pomelo fruit in wine production. Pomelo is a large citrus fruit native to Asia that provides several health benefits. It contains enzymes that help burn fat and can help treat diabetes, insomnia, fever and sore throat. The document details a study where pomelo fruit pulp was fermented for 20 days to produce wine. Analysis found the resulting pomelo wine contained moderate antioxidants and polyphenols with health benefits. A sensory evaluation also found the wine to have an acceptable taste compared to the raw fruit.

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Exploring the Potential of Pomelo (Citrus Maxima) in Wine Production

The Pomelo, Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis, is the largest citrus fruit
from the Rutaceae family. It is a natural(non-hybrid) citrus fruit, similar in
appearance to a large grapefruit, native to South and Southeast Asia. Pomelo
wine can help you lose weight because it has fat burning enzymes. These
enzymes absorb the sugar content in the body. The fruit can also be used as
a remedy for diabetes, insomnia, fever and sore throat. Pomelo is often called
the “Fat melting fruit” and fat-burning supplement, the theory being that the
fruit’s low glycemic index is able to support the body’s metabolism to burn fat.
Pomelo seeds contains the whole spectrum of the vitamin B group, with a
particularly high content of biotin, which is responsible for the utilization of
dietary body fats., facilitating the metabolism of the carbohydrates, fats and
proteins (and the utilization of other B complex vitamins). Some studies have
also shown that pomelo helps to lower cholesterol.

Wine has evolved as a part of life, culture and diet since time
immemorial. As an enduring cultural symbol of fine life, the role of wine has
evolved overtime, changing from an important source of nutrition to a cultural
compliment to food and conviviality compatible with a healthy lifestyle. The
wine sector and its economic operator, social, agricultural and environmental
contribution. Today, with the overall consumption of wine declining, consumer
increasingly higher quality of wine, to be enjoyed in moderation as a part of a
modern, sustainable and healthy lifestyle.

Wine production is a natural process that requires very little human


intervention. Pomelo (Citrus maxima), considered as a citrus fruit provides
number of surprising health benefits. It is native to South and South East Asia.
The taste of pomelo is quite pleasant with the consistency of grape fruits
without tart or tangy flavor. This work is aimed at producing wine from
fermented pomelo fruit pulp. Primary and secondary fermentation of pomelo
fruit lasted for 20 days, during which aliquots of samples were analyzed for
pH, yeast count, alcohol content, specific gravity, poly phenol content,
electrical conductivity, antioxidant property and citric acid content using
standard procedures. The organoleptic assay of pomelo wine was also carried
out after the completion of the fermentation tenure which gave a satisfactory
result.

After 20 days of fermentation wine from pomelo with nutritional values


was obtained and it is a good alcoholic beverage providing numerous health
benefits. It contains moderate amounts of antioxidants and polyphenols which
can protect cell from damage during oxidative stress and also protect against
variety of disease such as heart disorder, cancer etc. Citric acid content is
also high. Citric acid gives energy for cellular functions. The sensory
evaluation such as taste, smell, flavour also gave acceptable value. So, the
pomelo wine is good for use and it has better beneficial effects on health.
Normally the pomelo fruit has a slight bitter and sour taste and so people
avoid eating raw fruit. But from the sensory evaluation of pomelo wine, we
received a positive response, so the wine is more acceptable than the raw
fruit.

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