The banpeiyu holds the world record as the largest citrus fruit. Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture provides the bulk of Japan’s harvest, but the fruit is also popular in Taiwan, leading to a number of connections between Japan and the island.
The banpeiyu is a white-fleshed variety of pomelo (Citrus maxima) grown in both Kumamoto Prefecture and Taiwan. The chief characteristic of this fruit is its massive size. Mature ones average around 20 centimeters in diameter and can weigh around 2 kilograms, making them as large as a child’s head. The largest can reach over 25 centimeters across.
Source: nippon.com
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