Pomegranates have been cherished for their exquisite beauty, flavor, color, and health benefits for centuries. From their distinctive crown to their ruby red arils, pomegranates are royalty amongst fruit. They are symbolic of prosperity and abundance in virtually every civilization. Fortunately, this treasure’s versatility and possibilities are as abundant as the juicy arils bursting forth from within.
The pomegranate is an ancient fruit with a rich history in myth, symbol, art, medicine and religion. It has always been an important part of the Middle Eastern diet. Until recently, however, pomegranates were something of a seasonal novelty in the West. Then medical studies suggested what the ancients believed and Middle Easterners probably take for granted: Pomegranates are really good for you. And thus, instant celebrity
Types:
Granada 'Florida', Baladi & Wonderful
Wonderful; Originated as a cutting in Florida and propagated in California in 1896. The fruit is oblate, very large, dark purple-red, with medium-thick rind; deep-red, juicy, winey pulp; medium-hard seeds. Plant is vigorous and productive.
Sizes:
6 - 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 11 – 12 – 13 – 14 – 15
Parameters:
- Fresh
- Red skin color; free of any skin spots
- High Quality
- Sweet
- Delicious
- Juicy
- Deep-red, juicy, winey pulp
Selecting:
A good, ripe pomegranate should feel heavy, as if it’s very full of juice (which it is!), and the skin should be firm and taut. The skin color varies from medium red to deep red with a fresh leather-like appearance. Surface abrasions do not affect the quality of the fruit.
Storage:
Whole pomegranates: Keep well at room temperature for several days, away from sunlight, and up to 3 months when refrigerated in plastic bags.
Arils (seeds): Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Freeze in single layers on trays; then up to 6 months in airtight containers. Remove only the seeds you plan to use. They often lose their shape when thawed.
Juice: Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Freeze up to 6 months.
Packing:
- Open Top CNT: 4.5Kg CNT
- Plastic Boxes: 15Kg plastic boxes
- Binz: 500Kg Binz
- Any packing as per requirement
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