Nov 3, 2011

Produce Spotlight: Pomegranate



Did you know…?

Pomegranates are grown in California and throughout Asia and the Mediterranean countries.

When selecting fruit, choose fruit that is heavy for its size with bright, fresh color and blemish-free skin.

Refrigerate whole pomegranates for up to 2 months or store them in a cool, dark place for up to a month.

Pomegranates can be used as a garnish on sweet and savory dishes or pressed to extract the juice, in addition to eating the seeds fresh from the fruit.

To use a pomegranate, cut it in half and pry out the pulp-encased seeds, removing any of the light-colored membrane that adheres. For step-by-step instructions with pictures, click here.

Be careful! The juice will stain clothes.

For more information including nutrition facts, click here.

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