The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) comes from Iran, North Africa and Western Asia. The word “Pomegranate” derives from Latin and means “apple with seeds”, in fact, the fruit contains a lot of woody seeds. It pulp is juicy and it is rich of  Vitamins A and C, and Antioxidants. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; thanks to its high content of polifenoli  it useful to rejuvenate the skin ,  to regenerate the cells, to prevent  heart disease  and damage to the brain.

This fruit is very difficult to peel and for this often it is used to prepare juice, that can be drink natural or to produce ice-cream, granite, cocktail or to dye clothes . Its grains can be used  to give a coloured and crunchy touch to the salad, or to give a citrus note  to the dishes. It is very appreciate eaten with meat, especially with duck and pork, but also with fish as crayfishes and octopuses.

Published 23 September 2019