Fresh Pomegranate

Pomegranate :  HSN Code 0810 9010

It is a fruit which originated in Iran & is one of the first five fruits that was started for cultivation by mankind. This fruit is an ancient culture icon identified with lifestyle, opulence, prosperity & fertility.

This fruit usage is prevalent as a symbol, decoration & for culinary in Persian, Mediterranean, Middle- East & Asia this is over and above it’s advantages for health.

In India this fruit got introduced from erstwhile Persia and currently widely cultivated in state of Maharashtra & Karnataka, western states of India.

The variety that is being proposed is a Bhagwa variety with a soft seeded variety with bright red attractive Rind and Aril colour; weight of the fruits is 200-400 gms.

The various health advantages of the fruits is  

• Pomegranate anti-oxidants rich and thus protects our body from from premature ageing.
• Antioxidants present in pomegranate act as a ‘thinner for your blood’. The seeds of pomegranate prevent your blood platelets from forming clots and coagulating.
• Pomegranate helps to pump up the level of oxygen in our blood.
• It prevents arthritis, helps in digestion and prevents plaque formation.

Culinary uses

• The fresh seeds are used as a garnish for desserts & salads.
• Dried pomegranate seeds are used a flavoring for samosas and chutneys in Indian Culinary.
• A non-alcoholic fruit punch can be made by boiling the seeds with some lemon slices, sugar, and water.
• Syrup made from the juice is called pomegranate molasses. This is used in many Middle Eastern recipes—especially Persian dishes. The juice is cooked to make this thick syrup.
• Pomegranate juice is used for wine, drinks, jellies, sauces, ices, ice cream, soups, cakes and cake icings, gelatin desserts; boiled pomegranate juice is also used as a food coloring