RIDING THE POMEGRANATE WAVE

BUYING A POMEGRANATE

The fruit is nearly round with a crown at the base.

Pomegranates have a tough, leathery skin with membranous

walls and spongy tissue holding fleshy, juicy pulp. The

seeds embody more than half of the fruit’s weight.

Fresh pomegranates are available September through January,

though much of the year-round crop is kept in storage.

Choose heavy pomegranates as they will have more seeds and

juice. Pomegranates should be ripe when picked and delivered

to the grocery store.

STORING A POMEGRANATE

The pomegranate has a long storage life, and actually

improves while in storage. They tend to become more juicy

and flavorful and can be kept in storage for up to seven

months.
Keep in a cool place until use.

Pomegranate seeds can be removed from the fruit and placed

on trays and frozen. Once frozen, place in a freezer-safe

container and freeze for up to six months.

ARE THEY GOOD FOR YOU???

Pomegranates have a high concentration of antioxidants.

They also provide a good amount of potassium, are high in

fiber and contain vitamin C and niacin.

HOW TO DE-SEED A POMEGRANATE

Cut the crown end of the pomegranate and discard. The crown

can be recognized by small crown-like top.

Score the rind of the pomegranate in several places, but be

sure not to cut all the way through.

Soak the pomegranate in cold water, upside down for 5-10

minutes.

Break apart the rind of the pomegranate and remove seeds

from membrane. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl.

With a sieve, remove rind and membranes from bowl.

Drain seeds with a collander. Pat dry with cloth or paper

towel. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container in

the refrigerator for up to two days.