The Pomegranate

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The Pomegranate is a very popular fruit. It is used in cooking, for juice, in desserts and as a healthy snack. Here is some great information on the Pomegranate!

Pomegranate Photos 

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The Pomegranate 

The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing to between five and eight meters tall. The pomegranate is native to Southwest Asia and has been cultivated and naturalized over the whole Mediterranean region and the Caucasus since ancient times. It is widely cultivated throughout Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, India, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, the drier parts of southeast Asia, Peninsular Malaysia, the East Indies, and tropical Afri...

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Pomegranate Books 

Pomegranates: 70 Celebratory Recipes

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Incredible Pomegranate: Plant and Fruit

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Pomegranate Trivia from Wikipedia 

  • Pomegranate juice is used to dye non-synthetic fabrics.
  • The Pomegranate is the official logo of many cities in Turkey.
  • In Ireland the pomegranate is also known as a Wine Apple.
  • Pomegranate is one of the symbols of Armenia, representing fertility, abundance and marriage.
  • Starbucks introduced a pomegranate frappuccino in the summer of 2006.

Pomegranate FAQ's 

Pomegranate Fruit Facts
Origin: The pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and was cultivated and naturalized over the whole Mediterranean region since ancient times. It is widely cultivated throughout India and the drier parts of southeast Asia, Malaya, the East Indies and tropical Africa. The tree was introduced into California by Spanish settlers in 1769. In this country it is grown for its fruits mainly in the drier parts of California and Arizona.

Pomegranate Candles 

Pomegranate Soy Candle By Orion Botanicals

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How to Eat a Pomegranate 

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How to Eat a Pomegranate. Pomegranate juice can be used to make gelatin desserts, sauces and dressing, while the seeds can be used as a garnish or eaten alone. There is no right way to get at the juicy ...

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Pomegranates in the Kitchen 

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How to peel a Pomegranate 

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Peeling a pomegranate the correct/my way. There is no cutting, just using your bare hands to be able to eat every last seed. Time before editing was about 14 minutes. If I do this again, I won't be so slow.

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AngelCityArt wrote...

I picked my house to rent mainly because it was the one with the pomegranate tree! Great lense! I faved and voted for you! Laura

ReplyPosted October 04, 2008

grassosalvato86 wrote...

Lovely lens!!

ReplyPosted April 05, 2008

KimGiancaterino wrote...

We have two Pomegranate trees, and also take Pom-X liquid and capsules for the anti-oxidants. They're great in salads too.

ReplyPosted March 21, 2008

Rajays wrote...

awesome info and interesting product selection. Nicely done.

ReplyPosted December 17, 2007

Comfortdoc wrote...

I had one of my college students write a term paper on Pomegranates this semester. Might want to include some of the anti-oxidant properties, which is what is making it so popular to eat. :)

ReplyPosted December 17, 2007

 
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