[Sca-cooks] Pomecitron

[David Friedman]

>I am currently reading "Travels in Persia 1627-1629" by Thomas 
>Herbert. In his descriptions of fresh fruits he frequently mentions 
>the "pomecitron" - he also mentions "oranges" and "lemons" - 
>apparently the oranges were sweet since he discusses eating them as 
>is. I wonder if anyone has any idea what it is...
>
>Anahita
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Could it just be a citron? Is he eating it straight, or is it used in cooking?
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David/Cariadoc
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