POMEGRANATE

The word pomegranate means seeded apple, a fitting name for this apple sized fruit filled with jewel like clusters of red seeds. The fruit can be eaten by breaking it apart, lifting the clusters of the seeds and eating them. They are also consumed as a juice. The juice can be used to make jellies, sorbets, sauces as well as to flavor salads, baked apples etc. This delicious juicy fruit has numerous health benefits also.
- They are a good source of fibre, vitamin C and niacin.
- Pomegranates are a good source of potassium.
- They are rich in anthocyanins and ellagic acid which have antioxidant properties.
- They are rich in plant chemicals.