Pomegranate is a red berry about the size of an orange. While it has a tough thick skin, its inside houses a spongy white pulp riddled with tiny seeds. These seeds are covered with juicy sacs that contain the flavor of the fruit. Depending on its ripeness, Pomegranate has a sweet, tangy, tart and distinct bold flavor that is somewhat comparable to other berries. Sometimes it possesses hints of earthiness found in some grape variants as well. Its refreshing taste makes it highly appealing to many. One mouthful of the red arils offers a burst of sweet watery juice, followed by crunchiness from the small seed embedded in each aril. In some varieties, whitish pink pomegranate arils may be just as sugary and delicious as their red counterparts, so don’t judge a pomegranate by the color of its arils. Some people do not eat the seeds, choosing instead to spit them out. In fact, it has recently been classified as a super fruit due to its high antioxidant content and nutritional value.
Pomegranate is an important crop in India. It is called as Wonder Fruit because of its excellent health benefits. Pomegranate fruit is popular because of refreshing winey flavor of its juicy seeds known as arils. The name "pomegranate" is derived from the Middle French "pomme garnete" - means “seeded apple."
Macro Overseas supplies Bhagwa variety - this is regarded as amongst the best variety in the world! Pomegranates have been symbols of prosperity, hope, and abundance in every part of the world. This nutrient dense, antioxidant rich fruit has been revered as a symbol of health, fertility and eternal life. It is an important fruit in India. It is called as Wonder Fruit because of its excellent health benefits. Pomegranate fruit is popular because of refreshing winey flavor of its juicy seeds known as arils. One pomegranate contains about 40 percent of daily requirement of vitamin C. Unopened pomegranates can last up to many months if placed in the refrigerator.
