Pomegranate

Scientific Binomial Name: Punica granatum

Selection Information

Other Names:

Chinese Apple

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Pomegranate (282 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 Calories from Fat 28

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 8mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 53g 18%

Dietary Fiber 11g 45%

Sugars 39g

Protein 5g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 48%

Calcium 3% Iron 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Pomegranates are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Folate, and a great source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

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.