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Pomegranate
POM-uh-gran-it • berry
🟢 Non-Climacteric (Vine Only)
🛡 Low Ethylene
How to Tell if Pomegranate is Ripe
Store CheckPomegranate is a non-climacteric fruit and does NOT ripen after being picked. It will only soften or rot. Buy it ready to eat.
👁 Visual Checks
- Look for uniform color without green under-tones
- Check for matte/dull skin rather than shiny plastic finish
- Look for natural sugar spots or field marks
✋ Tactile & Aroma
- Heft: Should feel heavy for its size (indicates juice content)
- Give: Slight yield under gentle palm pressure, never thumb poking
- Aroma: Fragrant sweet smell at the stem end
How to Store Pomegranate
Optimal Spot
fridge
Shelf Life (Ripe)
30–60 Days
Ethylene Sensitivity
Tolerant
Storage Protocol: Store immediately in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Keep away from high ethylene emitters like bananas and apples.
Peak Seasonality & Harvest Geography
USDA / AMS Verified
Peak season is September through January in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Global Growing Geography:
Arid and semi-arid regions globally, notably Iran, India, and California
Common Varieties & PLU Codes
| Variety Name | PLU Codes | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Wonderful | 3440 | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Eversweet | — | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Parfianka | — | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Angel Red | — | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Desertnyi | — | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Granada | — | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
| Sirenevyi | — | Standard commercial supermarket cultivar |
Kitchen Pairings & Chef Hacks
Flavor Pairings
Dark ChocolateWalnutsCouscousMintLamb
Chef Hacks & Prep Tricks
💡 Water Submersion Seeding: Score pomegranate in quarters and pull arils apart under bowl of water—seeds sink, white pith floats!
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