Don't Rush to Eat Pomelos! The Agricultural and Food Administration Reveals the Key to Deliciousness Lies in 'This Step', with 3

Here's information on how to pick and store 'pomelos', along with medication safety risks to be particularly aware of. Here are the core highlights: 1. The key to deliciousness is 'aging': Don't eat pomelos immediately after buying them. Letting them sit for a few more days to 'age (soften)' will make them sweeter and more fragrant. Pomelos packed in boxes must be unpacked for ventilation and can be stored for about 4 weeks in a cool, dry place at room temperature. 2. 3 steps to picking a pomelo: Shape: Choose one with a neat shape and a wide base, resembling an upside-down tumbler. Appearance: The surface should be smooth, with dense and fine oil glands on the peel. 3. Weight: A heavy feel in hand indicates that the flesh is well-developed, firm, and full of juice. ⚠️ Strictly Prohibited for Co-administration with Certain Medications: • Both pomelos and grapefruits contain 'furanocoumarins', which inhibit the metabolic function of the CYP3A4 enzyme in the body, leading to abnormal drug concentrations and causing drug-food interactions. Types of affected medications include: blood pressure-lowering drugs, cholesterol-lowering drugs, antiarrhythmic drugs, anticoagulants, as well as sedatives, anti-epileptic, and anti-depressant medications. • Safety Recommendation: Chronic patients or those on regular medication should consult a professional pharmacist before consumption. If adverse reactions or changes in therapeutic effects occur after taking medication, seek immediate medical attention and proactively inform them about the co-consumed food.