Physico-chemical characters of fruits of different citrus species

Abstract

Abstract: Characteristics of 8 citrus varieties under 4 commercially important groups representing 4 species were studied. Pummelo fruits were largest having thick rind while the lime fruits were smallest with very thin rind. Maximum juice and highest brix were also found in pummelo. Maximum acid was obtained in lime and lemon varieties (53 to 6.2%) while in pummelo and satsuma mandarin the acid content varied from 0.9 to 1.1%.