They’re also 92% water and way more common in the West. Grapefruit’s are much more bitter, circular, smaller and various shades of pink and yellow.
You can find these sweet treats both untouched and pre-peeled (complete with plastic forks) on any corner and in any fruit shop around China for no more than 20RMB.ĭon’t forget to check out our video about fruits in Chinese to learn about a few more Chinese specialties. They’re a commonly gifted fruit during Chinese New Year as eating them helps creative a positive aura for the incoming year. In Chinese culture, they’re considered as a symbol of prosperity and luck. The fruit inside can be either pink or white. They can grow as large as a cantaloupe, weigh as much as 10kg and are usually encased in green or yellow thick skin. Pomelo’s are sweet, full of fibre and nutrition and shaped like a tear drop. The pomelo came first, originally from Southeast Asia and was followed by the birth of the pomelo-orange hybrid – the grapefruit.īirthed in the West Indies, it later became popular in the USA and spread throughout the West.īoth are delicious – although best avoided on certain medications – but have slight differences outlined below. Pomelo and grapefruit are both citrus fruits from the same family. East vs West: Pomelo vs Grapefruit 🍊įruit thrives internationally but without a doubt, some reign supreme.
The list can be used as a replacement solution for people who might be missing their favourite Chinese snacks, or China newbies who want some insights into the different foods they can expect during their travels (and should look out for)!Įast vs West | Round 1 – Pomelo vs GrapefruitĮast vs West | Round 2 – Noodles vs SpaghettiĮast vs West | Round 3 – Mala Tang vs StewĮast vs West | Round 4 – Dumplings vs RavioliĮast vs West | Round 6 – Hotpot vs HotpotĮast vs West | Round 7 – Youtiao vs DoughnutsĮast vs West | Round 8 – Chicken vs ChickenĮast vs West | Round 10 – Congee vs OatmealĮast vs West | Round 11 – Jianbing vs GaletteĮast vs West | Round 12 – Tea Egg vs Boiled EggĮast vs West | Round 13 – Xianbing vs Quesadilla The following list of comparisons are a subjective selection of Western alternatives to Chinese snacks compiled by the LTL marketing team.
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