what is pamplemousse

Pamplemousse is a type of fruit that is closely related to the grapefruit, but is a bit less juicy, less bitter, and is sweeter. It is the largest citrus fruit and may grow as large as a foot in diameter. A pamplemousse has a very thick skin that ranges in color from green to yellow. The skin covers a thick pithy area that is followed by the firm pulp. The pulp is a yellow color in the green skin variety and a pink or rose color in the yellow skin variety. The pink and rose-colored pulp is slightly sweeter than the yellow pulp. Pamplemousse is native to Southeast Asia, but is also grown in Caribbean countries and in subtropical areas of the United States. In French, pamplemousse means grapefruit.