Pomegranate
Scientific Binomial Name: Punica granatum
Selection Information
Usage: Juiced and eaten raw.
Selection: Also called Chinese apple, good-quality pomegranates will be large, firm and smooth-skinned. The coloring will be an even deep-red and there will be few skin blemishes.
Avoid: Avoid product with dry, rock-hard or wrinkled skin. Numerous brown or scarred areas on the skin or soft spots indicate old product. Small fruit will mean smaller, less juicy seeds with more waste.
Seasonal Information
Available from California from August through December, peaking in October.
Pomegranate Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 154g
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 105
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Calories from Fat 4
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0 |
1% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 5mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 26g |
9% |
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Dietary Fiber 1g |
4% |
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Sugars 26g |
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Protein 1g |
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Vitamin A 3% |
Vitamin C 16% |
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Calcium 0% |
Iron 3% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Pomegranates are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Vitamin C and Potassium.
Pomegranate Tips & Trivia
- Known to the ancients, pomegranates were cultivated in the Near East and North Africa, eventually winning the greatest favor in France.
- Pomegranates were brought to America by European settlers and are now grown primarily in California.
Nutrition Tips - Health Benefits of a Pomegranate
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