The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows between 5 and 10 m (16 and 33 ft) tall. The pomegranate is rich in symbolic and mythological … See more

The leading producers globally are India and China, followed by Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, the US, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, and Spain. During … See more

The pomegranate is native to a region from modern-day Iran to northern India. Pomegranates have been cultivated throughout the Middle East, India, and Mediterranean … See more

Phytochemicals
Processing
The phenolic content of pomegranate juice is degraded by processing and pasteurization techniques.
Juice
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The name pomegranate derives from medieval Latin pōmum 'apple' and grānātum 'seeded'. Possibly stemming from the old French … See more

P. granatum is grown for its vegetable crop, and as ornamental trees and shrubs in parks and gardens. Mature specimens can develop sculptural twisted-bark multiple trunks and a distinctive overall form. Pomegranates are drought-tolerant, and can be grown … See more

Culinary
Pomegranate juice can be sweet or sour, but most fruits are moderate in taste, with sour notes from the … See more