For the detailed
knowledge of
pomegranate seeds
nutrition, here is
an easy chart that
will let you know
the exact
pomegranate seeds
nutrition
information, and the
benefits that one
can experience on
eating pomegranate
seeds.
Pomegranate seeds dried
with pulp is commonly
used as a spice in many
dishes. The pomegranate
seeds are used as a
garnish on rice dishes,
potatoes, and apple
sauce. You can also use
top waffles, pancakes,
or ice cream sundaes
with pomegranate seeds.
The fruit rind of
pomegranate is useful in
chronic dysentery and
diarrhea. The pulp and
seeds are used as
laxative and also
stomachic. We are a
world-wide supplier,
manufacturer and
exporter of high grade
pomegranate seeds.
Botanical Name:
Punica Granatum Family:
Punicaceae Hindi name:
Anardana Part Used: Seed
Subclass: Rosidae Order: Myrtales Class:
Magnoliopsida Genus: Punica
Spice Description
Anardana is the name
for a culinary spice
made from the dried
seeds and pulp of
some varieties of
pomegranate fruit (Punica
granatum) that are
too sour to eat
fresh. The wild
pomegranates, known
as daru and grown in
the southern
Himalayas, are
believed to yield
the highest quality
seeds for making the
sticky spice, though
it is also made from
cultivated fruit.
Wild pomegranates
are preferred,
however, as they can
be grown easily with
almost no care or
maintenance until
the fruits are ready
to be harvested. The
small pomegranate
fruits reach a
diameter of only 2.5
inches (6.35
centimeters) with a
hard outer rind and
dark red to
pinkish-white seeds.
Plant Description
and Cultivation
The leaves are
opposite or
sub-opposite,
glossy, narrow
oblong, entire, 3-7
cm long and 2 cm
broad. The flowers
are bright red, 3 cm
in diameter, with
five petals (often
more on cultivated
plants). The fruit
is between an orange
and a grapefruit in
size, 7-12 cm in
diameter with a
rounded hexagonal
shape, and has thick
reddish skin and
many seeds. The
edible parts are the
seeds and the
brilliant red seed
pulp surrounding
them. There are some
cultivars which have
been introduced that
have a range of pulp
colours like purple.
Uses
Though the ancients
used pomegranate
skin and bark for
medicinal purposes,
only the seeds are
edible. Fresh
pomegranate is
available from
September until
January. When
refrigerated in a
plastic bag,
pomegranates will
keep for up to 2
months. The seeds
are a brilliantly
colorful addition
when tossed on a
salad.
A syrup made fro the
pomegranate is
widely used in the
Middle East.
Variously named
pomegranate
molasses,
concentrated
pomegranate juice,
or pomegranate
essence, the syrupy
extract of
pomegranate is tart
and piquant,
brightening many
dishes. It is
available in Middle
Eastern markets,
gourmet food stores,
and some health-food
stores.
Grenadine, a light
syrup added to
alcoholic drinks or
soft drinks, used to
be made from
pomegranate juice,
though now it is
made with food
coloring. There are
concentrated forms
of pomegranate juice
available, however.
To seed: Slice off
the top and the tail
of the pomegranate.
Score as you would
to peel an orange.
Submerge pomegranate
in bowl of cold
water and peel away
rind. Break into
sections, and pull
seeds from the pith
with your fingers.
Drain seeds in a
sieve and throw away
the pith. Be sure to
drain well.
Health Benefits of
Pomegranate Seeds
Health benefits of
pomegranate seeds
are very invaluable.
Often called as
super fruit,
pomegranate seeds
are loaded with
numerous antioxidant
properties that are
supposedly three
times higher than
the green tea. As we
know, antioxidants
are very important
to control the free
radicals from the
body that can cause
several troubles to
the body.
Antioxidants also
maintain and repair
the damaged body
cells. Pomegranate
seeds are high in
vitamin C, vitamin
A, folic acid,
vitamin E and have a
lot of fibers along
with potassium, iron
and calcium.
Due to all these
pomegranate seeds
nutrition content,
this 'magic fruit'
is a bliss for the
heart health, as
regular intake of
pomegranate seeds or
pomegranate juice
can evade heart
diseases and reduce
risk of strokes and
heart attacks.
Pomegranate seeds
help in thinning the
blood, reduce blood
pressure levels,
increase blood flow
towards heart,
maintain good
cholesterol levels
and reduce arterial
plaques. Apart from
these many benefits
for heart,
pomegranate seeds
are also a blessing
for cure of
arthritis,
osteoporosis, skin
allergies, skin
disorders, urinary
tract infections,
sore throats,
tapeworms, digestive
disorders, blood
impurities,
osteoarthritis and
diabetes. Read on
for health benefits
of pomegranate
juice.
Modern scientists
also suggest that
the pomegranate
seeds can be very
helpful to cure
prostate cancer and
skin cancer. Read on
for pomegranate
juice and prostate
cancer. It is also
proved helpful to
get rid of body and
digestive system
fats. There are
numerous products
that are used by the
pomegranate seeds
and pomegranate seed
oil is one of them.
Several other
pomegranate seed
products include
pomegranate dietary
supplements,
pomegranate extracts
and pomegranate
concentrated juice.
All these are, of
course, loaded with
pomegranate seeds
nutrition and health
benefits.
Anardana
(Pomegranate seed)
in Other Languages
English Name
Pomegranate
Assamese
Dalim
Gujarati
DalambDadam
Kannada
Dalimbari
Kashmiri
Daan
Malayalam
Mathalam Pazham
Marathi
Dalimb
Punjabi
Anardana
Sanskrit
Dadima
Oriya
Dalimba
Attributed Medicinal
Properties
benefits have been
exclaimed in
mythical and epic
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including Homer and
Shakespeare. The
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In some clinical
studies, pomegranate
juice has been shown
to be of significant
benefit, especially
in the prevention
History of the
Pomegranate
As befits a fruit
with many seeds, the
pomegranate is the
traditional
representation of
fertility, and seems
to have its origins
everywhere. We see
it in the Middle
East and India. The
pomegranate was
cultivated in Egypt
before the time of
Moses. It was found
in the Indus valley
so early that there
is a word in
Sanskrit for
pomegranate. Indian
royalty began their
banquets with
pomegranate, grape,
and jujube. Arab
caravans, many
emanating from the
lush oasis that was
ancient Baghdad,
probably spread its
use.
The pomegranate is
significant in
Jewish custom.
Tradition holds that
a pomegranate has
613 seeds to
represent the 613
commandments in the
Torah. The design of
the pomegranate was
woven into the high
priest's robes, and
brass
representations were
part of the Temple's
pillars. It is
mentioned six times
in the Song of
Solomon.We see the
pomegranate again in
ancient Greece and
Rome. In the verses
of the Odyssey,
Homer mentions it as
part of the gardens
of Alcinous
(probably in
Sicily). The Romans
imported their
pomegranates from
African Libya, and
Pliny the Elder gave
instructions for its
storage. Lest the
pomegranate be
neglected in the
East, it appears in
China during the Han
and Sung
dynasties.The
derivation of the
word pomegranate
comes from the
Middle French
pome garnete
(seeded apple), but
Europeans were slow
to adopt the
pomegranate. The
pomegranate was
probably introduced
from Sicily, however
Europeans, then
under Norman
influence,
distrusted fruits
and vegetables,
preferring a
meat-based diet. It
is mentioned in the
14th century
Ménagier de Paris
which offered some
recipes, and as we
see in the quote
from Romeo and
Juliet it was
known in England in
Elizabethan times.
The enthusiasm for
pomegranate as a
food was limited,
but it was widely
used as a
decoration.
Preparation and
Storage
Similar to Anardana,
kokum skins are
usually available as
dried rind or fruit,
and infused in hot
water. The deeper
the colour the
better the kokum. It
will keep in an
airtight jar for
about a year.
Quality Assurance
As we believe in
providing quality
products that are
close to nature, we
conduct various
stringent quality
tests under the
supervision of the
experts. These tests
are performed with
due care from the
very initial stage
of procurement of
the products to the
final stage of
delivery to the end
users.
Packaging
We also provide
reliable packaging
of the
Anardana
(Pomegranate seed)
and other
Pomegranate seed
indica products.
During the packaging
procedure, we keep
the hygienic level
high and also ensure
that there is no
human touch.
Moreover, the
packaging has also
helped in the easy
and safe delivery of
the products.
We are dealing with
various
esteemed clients
located in India as
well as in the
markets of New
Zealand and Dubai.
We also promise to
serve a superlative
range of Pomegranate
seed and Pomegranate
seed products which
includes green
Pomegranate seed
powder to our new
customers as we
serve to our
existing satisfied
clientele. The
frequent and
concrete feedbacks
from our customers
have also helped in
the advancement of
the managerial
activities and
serving the products
as per the demand
prevailing in the
market. Last but not
the least; we are
also looking forward
to provide more
beneficial deals in
the forthcoming
years.