Are grapefruit and jeruk bali the same?

In English, Jeruk Bali is Pomelo. Its technical classification is Citrus Maxima because it looks like a large grapefruit or orange. "Jeruk" means "orange" (the fruit) in Indonesian. It is very similar to grapefruit, but in my experience not nearly as sour. Sometimes it is really sweet. read more

In English, Jeruk Bali is Pomelo. Its technical classification is Citrus Maxima because it looks like a large grapefruit or orange. "Jeruk" means "orange" (the fruit) in Indonesian. It is very similar to grapefruit, but in my experience not nearly as sour. Sometimes it is really sweet. read more

(Different compound, same receptor.) So the grapefruits are probably less bitter, but you're also noticing it less. read more

The pomelo is an exotic large citrus fruit that is an ancestor of the common grapefruit. It originated in Asia and is grown in many eastern countries including China, Japan, India, Fiji, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is also now grown in the Caribbean and in the United States, in California and Florida. read more