Where do you come from, pomegranate?
The pomegranate originates from the South and has been harvested for millennia around the Mediterranean basin, making it one of the oldest known fruits. Slightly larger than an orange with the shape of an apple (300 to 350 g), the pomegranate turns from green to red as it ripens. It is also a non-climacteric fruit, meaning it no longer ripens once picked (making it very easy to store). India is the largest pomegranate producer ahead of Iran and the United States, but most of the fruit enjoyed in the UK and Europe comes from Turkey or Spain. And since eating seasonal produce matters, pomegranates are best enjoyed from October to March.
Pomegranate: what lies beneath its tough skin?
Who hasn't struggled to open a pomegranate? Let's face it: it's a fruit you have to earn! Opening it can be tricky, your fingers end up stained, juice splatters everywhere (especially on white shirts), and the seeds scatter all over the kitchen…
Our advice: stick with it, because the pomegranate holds a thousand virtues.
The irresistibly juicy little seeds inside a pomegranate are called arils, encased in a sweet and tangy pulp. Pomegranate is especially appreciated for being delightfully sweet, healthy, and low in calories. Indeed, it is a fruit particularly rich in vitamin C, as well as vitamin E and B vitamins. Pomegranate contains three times more antioxidants than green tea. This fruit is also an excellent source of potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. The icing on the cake—or rather, the pomegranate aril on the cake—is that it is low in calories, with just 71.1 kcal per 100 g of fruit.
In recipes, juices, or infusions: how to enjoy pomegranate?
A true culinary delight with its subtle aroma, pomegranate can be sprinkled almost anywhere.
In your cooking
Pomegranate is the ingredient that brings a sweet, exotic, and vibrant touch to your dishes. Lovers of sweet and savoury flavours will adore pairing foods with pomegranate. Its bright colours add both vibrancy and crunch to your plate. Who isn't already a fan of pomegranate in their poke bowl? And since we can't all be Michelin-starred chefs, here is our Kusmi tip: pomegranate pairs wonderfully with any fish dish. Perfect to elevate your meals, wouldn't you say?
As a juice
While wonderful to snack on, pomegranate can also be enjoyed as a juice. In fact, it has been very popular for several years now.
As an infusion
If we're telling you all about pomegranate, it's because it is the signature ingredient in our wonderful organic herbal tea, AquaFrutti. An organic fruit water that blends hydration and indulgence thanks to the sweet notes of pomegranate.