« Back to products list Common Name: Pomegranate
Botanical Name: Punica granatum
Growing Area: India, China, Mediterranean, Southern U.S.A, Chile

General Info:
Pomegranates either grow as a small tree or a shrub and can reach up to 20 feet (6 meters) in height, although most shrubs are much shorter than that. The flowers are orange-red in color and the round fruit varies from red to purplish in color. The seeds inside the fruit can vary in number, hardness and size. The Pomegranate tree can reach 200 years in age. The best fruit maturation is achieved during hot dry summer climates. Although the tree grows well in a wide range of climates, the quality of the fruit is inferior when it is grown in tropical climates.

Nutrients & Applications:
Pomegranate is mostly known for its outstanding antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are now considered essential for good health as they protect the body from molecules which cause premature aging. Pomegranate also contains a significant amount of good sodium, calcium, vitamin C, niacin, thiamin and riboflavin. The Pomegranate seed oil can support healthy and normal cellular tissue growth and is often used in the cosmetic industry. *