Grown in California’s Central Valley and harvested at peak perfection for a consistent sweet, tart taste in every fruit. Each pomegranate contains hundreds of ruby-red arils bursting with juice. Available October through January in the produce section of most major grocery stores.
Polyphenol antioxidants
Good source of fiber and Vitamin C
Naturally fat free
In season October through January
Available November through January.
Benefits
The ruby-red arils have anthocyanins; the hard rind and white pith have ellagitannins. Two distinct classes of polyphenols, one remarkable fruit. Antioxidants help fight free radicals, unstable molecules that can cause damage to our bodies over time.
Fresh pomegranate arils are a good source of dietary fiber and contain vitamin C, contributing to daily nutrient intake as part of a balanced, varied diet. Real fruit, real
nutrition.
Pomegranates are naturally fat free, wholesome whole food that fits into virtually any eating pattern.
Available for just a few months each year, POM Wonderful fresh pomegranates arrive each fall just in time for National Pomegranate Month and stay through January. The season is short. The occasions are many.
Follow these tips to get the most out of your POM Wonderful Fresh Pomegranates.
Keep whole pomegranates at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for up to two months, one of the longest storage windows of any fresh fruit.
Store seeded arils in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Use the water bowl method to seed cleanly. Score around the middle, submerge in a large bowl of water, and break apart. Arils sink, white pith floats. Strain and enjoy. No stains, no mess.
POM Wonderful fresh pomegranates arrive in stores each fall just in time for National Pomegranate Month and are available through January, with peak season running October through December. November is National Pomegranate Month.
Fresh pomegranate arils are a good source of fiber and contain vitamin C and potassium. Every pomegranate has a variety of polyphenol antioxidants, including anthocyanins in the arils and ellagitannins in the rind and pith. Pomegranates are naturally fat free. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized nutrition guidance.
Cut off the top about a half inch from the crown. Once you remove the top, four to six sections of the pomegranate divided by white membrane will be visible. Score the skin along each section. Carefully pull the pomegranate apart over a bowl of water. Gently pry the arils loose using your thumbs. The plump, juicy seeds will sink to the bottom. Scoop away everything that floats to the top.
Choose one that feels heavy for its size. The rind does not need to be deep red. Weight and firmness are the best indicators of quality.
Whole pomegranates keep at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerated for up to two months. Once seeded, store arils in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Yes. Spread arils in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a sealed freezer bag. Frozen arils keep for up to two months.
