Pomegranates have been gaining a lot of attention for the past few years because it’s considered to be a super food and also because its sweet and sour taste. That’s why many manufacturers are adding it to energy bars, ice cream, jelly, and snacks, Brand like POM has been producing pomegranate juice and is on shelves all over the market to get into the business. The fruit is also all over the market as well. Consumption trends aren’t available according to Agricultural Marketing Research Center since the United States Department of Agriculture has stopped collecting pomegranate data back in 1989.
Here are 5 Facts You Should Know About Pomegranates
1. This fruit is the oldest known fruit and is a native of Persia. The Latin meaning of this fruit is means “seeded apple” and has numerous other names such as Granada in Spanish and Grenade in French.
2. The season for this fruit is October through January and grows on a tree but here in Southern California the weather has been pretty wacky so the pomegranate tree is the backyard is producing a lot of fruits as it’s finally prime time for it to grow. The skin isn’t still pale yellow but has a slight red shade to it. When you crack it open its super red. The brilliant red color just reminds you of red rubies. I used to buy this fruit at the market and the seeds were never edible as it was really tough. Whereas the ones from the backyard are edible.
3. Beneficial to both men and women: May prevent prostate cancer, maintains testosterone levels for men, inhibits breast cancer cells because it contains phytochemicals called ellagitannins and is beneficial for pregnant women as pomegranates are rich in folic acid, vitamin C, calcium, iron, fiber, and potassium.
4. This fruit is good for your heart and blood and reduces blood pressure. It also has skin benefits because it repairs it from sun damage.
5. Perfect to eat on its own or top it on your favorite dessert, salad, or on Bruschetta.
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