Pomegranate
Pomegranates are deciduous bushes that can reach up to 5-8mts high. It has slip shiny leaves aproximately 3-7cm long and 2cm wide. Flowers are about 3cm bright red, with five petals.
The gender name, Punica comes from the phoenicians who actively disperse its cultivation, partly for religious rehaznos. The specie name granatum comes from the latin granatus, that means “with grains”.
Pomegranate fruit is a round berry with a cork like bark, its interior is divided in several lobes that hold juicy pulp seeds. It will open spontaneous when it reaches maturity.
Native from the Middle East, probably Persia or India. It is highly appreciated in desertic zones, because it is protected from dehidratation by its thick cork skin.
Many towns have seen pomegranate as a symbol of love, fertility and prosperity. According to Greek mythology the first pomegranate was planted by Afrodita, the goddess of love and beauty.
NUTRITIONAL TABLE
Portion size 100gr peeled seeds
Water 79%-80%
Calores 60 Kcal
Total Fat 0gr
Monosaturated 0.00gr
Poli-insaturated 0.00gr
Saturated 0.00gr
Cholesterol 0.00gr
Carbohidrates 20gr
Dietary Fiber 3.5gr
Sugars 16.5gr
Proteine 1gr
Potasium 250mg
Phosphorous 22mg
Calcium 11mg
Iron 1mg
Zinc 200ug
Vitamin A 30 ug
Vitamin C 20mg
Thiamine B1 30ug
Riboflavine B2 20ug
Niacine 20ug
| Packing | Weight | Presentation | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carton | ---- | 1 Layer trays | 85 boxes/pallets |