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Pomegranates

Pomegranates
Grades:
 

  • No. 1
  • No. 2
Receiving Inspecting:

Pomegranates should be large in size, well-colored, and show no signs of deterioration.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 41-45° F/5-7° C
  • 90-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:

Rind pitting/discoloration and internal discoloration/decay are signs of chill injury. Do not store below 41° F/5° C.

Pomegranates may lose moisture if they are stored in an area with low humidity.

Usage Ideas:

  • Toss watercress, hearts of palm, and pomegranate seeds; dress with orange vinaigrette.
  • Drop pomegranate seeds into sparkling cider and Champagne.
Seasonal Availability:

California is a major production area.

Seasonality:

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Flavor Profile

Tart, crunchy juice-filled pods with sweet undertones.

Texture Profile

Only the seeds are edible; crunchy, juice-filled pods.

Pairings

Pair with champagne, chocolate, oranges, watercress, wild game.

Substitution Suggestions

Prickly pears.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1/2 cup pomegranate (87g) grams
Calories 70
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Total Sugars 12g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 9mg0%
Iron 0.26mg2%
Potassium 210mg4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.