Ugli fruit

[nondiet]

I live in Kingston, Ontario. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase Ugli Fruit? It was sold at Produce Towne but it's mia for the past 3 months.

Thanks

[junkie]

saw some at Whole Foods Yorkville today... first time seeing ugli fruit... looks like its name alright

[Leslieville]

Try any Chinese grocerie stores you may have in Kingston. The Pomelo's they sell are the same as the Ugli fruit I used to get in Grenada. They also seem to be available most of the year.

[bytepusher]

Pomelos and Jamaican Tangelos (aka Ugli fruit) are related but they are not the same thing, the latter is a hybrid between the pomelo and a tangerine and has a distinct flavor profile that is less grapefruity than a pomelo

[Leslieville]

I guess it depends on what island you're on, Ugli fruit in Greneda is definitely the same as Pomelo! It does not have the bitterness of a grapefruit, but it also is nothing like tangerine. It has the size and colour of grapefruit,but elongated and somewhat pointy at one end. It also has quite a thick skin and can be segmented. I can't eat the membrane or the pith, but I love the fruit anyway!!

[bytepusher]

The season for Jamaican Tangelo (aka Ugli fruit) is just getting started, if not already it should be back soon. I get the impression that many citrus crops have a delayed season this year due to the weather.