Pomegranate Towson University石榴陶森大学.pptVIP

/food/kgk.2002/1102kgk11 Pomegranate Also known as The “Chinese apple” What is It? Grown on shrub-like trees with orange flowers and glossy leaves from October to December Weighs about 9 ounces; the size of a large orange Full and rounded fruit with a flared, spiky crown A translucent, scarlet pulp surrounds 800 seeds that are compartmentalized between shiny, tough membranes Each seed is a fleshy, unusually bright-colored, glassy unit that is called an aril The flavor of the seeds is sweet with a hint of sour. Where did it Come From? It originated in tropical Asia Cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East Spanish padres brought this fruit to California more than 200 years ago. How to Select the Right Fruit Good-quality pomegranates will be large, firm and smooth-skinned. The coloring of the Pomegranate will be an even deep-red. For a good fruit there should be every little skin blemishes. Try to avoid product with dry, rock-hard or wrinkled skin. You can tell the fruit is getting old when it has numerous brown or scarred areas on the skin. Small fruit will mean smaller, less juicy seeds with more waste. Storage Pomegranate keep at room temperature for several days. Fruit and seeds will last up to 3 days in plastic bags in the refrigerator. Refrigerate juice up to 3 days. Freeze up to 6 months in airtight containers. Nutrition The edible fruit weighs about 5-1/2 ounces 104 calories 1.5 g protein 26.4 g carbohydrate 9 mg vitamin C 399 mg potassium White Pomegranate Unlike the red pomegranates , white pomegranate seeds are high with sugar content and have low acidity levels. The nutritional value is supposed to be very different as well, white has been said to benefit the heart. Seeding the Fruit Pomegranate seeds are in leather-like pouches. To remove seeds easily, cut the crown end off the pomegranate, then lightly score the rind from top to bottom five or six times around the fruit. Immerse the fruit in a bowl of water and so