The Persians regarded the pomegranate as an amulet against evil, and Egyptians flavored festive beers with its juice.The pomegranate has long enjoyed an honored place in fertility rites. The Middle East and Mediterranean regions have celebrated its properties, culinary and otherwise, since prehistory.
Availability:
From August to December
Selection:
Good quality pomegranates should be large in size, well-colored, and show no signs of deterioration.
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Does not ripen further after harvest.
Only the seeds are edible, and are eaten uncooked.
Preparation:
Only pomegranate seeds are edible. To remove, score pomegranate, bend back rind and remove seeds. Pomegranates should not be cut with a knife which will cause seeds to squirt. To prepare pomegranates for use, bend back the rind and pull out the seeds.
Pomegranate seeds may be eaten alone or added to fresh fruit salads and compotes.
Nutrition:
Cholesterol Free
Good Source of the antioxidant Vitamin C
Fat Free
Very Low Sodium
source: California Pomegranate Council
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