Pomegranate
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
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Pomegranate
This fruit has ancient history!

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Fun Facts

The plucky pomegranate is part of the berry family, and has been around since at least 4000 BC. These seedy fruits are known for their red coloring, but can also be orange, white, yellow or purple! Pomegranate is a mashup of two Latin words: pomum for apple and granatum for seed. Each apple with many seeds is stuffed with up to 1400 seeds, also called arils, and grows on trees that can live for more than 200 years. Pomegranates were revered throughout history: Ancient Egyptians were often buried with them. The Spanish city of Granada is named after the pomegranate. And in Greece, it's customary to smash pomegranates on New Year's for good luck!

Star Power

Pomegranates are practically bursting with good-for-you vitamins, minerals and three types of polyphenals. These antioxidants do a super job of reducing disease-causing inflammation, especially in the mouth. Pure pomegranate juice reduces plaque and strengthens gums for a healthier smile. Did you know that the pomegranate peel provides more antioxidant power than green tea?

Quick Preps

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  1. Using a paring knife, gently cut a few millimeters deep all the way around the pomegranate.
  2. Pry the pomegranate open so you have two halves.
  3. Take one half, and gently stretch it out, holding it seed side up.
  4. Flip the pomegranate over, seed side down, hold it over a bowl, and hit the back side of the pomegranate with a spoon until all the seeds are out.
  • Add pomegranate seeds to greens, beans or quinoa salads.
  • Stir pomegranate seeds into oatmeal or yogurt.
  • Bake pomegranate seeds into muffins.
  • Fold pomegranate seeds into your nut butter sandwich.
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Fun Tip

Let your kids help you smack the pomegranate with a wooden spoon to get the seeds out. But don't stop there! Use the seeds to make a smiley face on their nut butter sandwiches!

Star-Powered Recipe

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Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pomegranate

Method

  • Use a sharp knife to carefully slice the pomegranate in half an inch from the top and bottom.
  • Hold each half over a bowl, seeds facing down, and tap the skin with a wooden spoon, squeezing a little to release the seeds.
  • Eat pomegranates plain or add to yogurt, oatmeal, salads, stir fries and more!
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How to Store

Store at room temperature for up to two weeks or in the fridge for two months.|To freeze, first scoop out seeds, then place in a single layer on a cookie tray in the freezer. Once frozen, put the seeds into airtight containers or freezer bags. They'll keep for up to a year.

How It Grows

Pomegranates grow on trees that reach as high as 33 feet tall.

Peak Seasons

Fall, winter

Varieties

Sienevyi, Parfianka, Balegal, Angel Red, Eversweet, Granada, Francis, Sweet

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