Parts of the Pomegranate
Aril – The botanical term for a seed surrounded by a juice sac.
Albedo – The white, fleshy substance directly under the skin of a pomegranate.
Membrane – The translucent yellow material surrounding the pomegranate arils. The membrane is bitter and not recommended for consumption.
Rind – The outer peel or husk of a pomegranate. Much of the antioxidant content of the juice comes from crushing the whole fruit, as the rind contains a high amount of beneficial phytonutrients.
