Pomegranate
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Calories: 68
Energy: 284 kj
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Protein: | 0.95 g | |||||||
Fat - total: | 0 g | |||||||
Carbohydrate - by diff: | 17.17 g | |||||||
Sugar - total: | 16.57 g | |||||||
Fibre: | 0.6 g | |||||||
Water: | 80.97 g |
General Description:
A delicacy originating from Persia.
Size ranges between lemon size and grapefruit size 5–12 cm in diameter.
Rounded and slightly hexagonal shape.
Thick reddish skin containing around 600 seeds surrounding the pulp which ranges in colour from white to deep red.
Selection:
Choose pomegranates that are rich in colour and look fresh and free from cuts or blemishes.
Favour those which feel heavy for their size.
Nutrition Information:
Source of Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin & Carotenes.
Commercially available pomegranate juice has 3x the Antioxidants compared to hand squeezed pomegranate juice.
Provides 285kj / 100g.
Storage & Handling Information:
Whole uncut fruits can be stored for a month in a cool dry area or refrigerated up to two months.
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