November is national pomegranate month
All about pomegranates
In ancient babylonian mythology, the pomegranate was considered a “resurrection fruit,” due to its restorative powers.
The pomegranate’s name comes from the latin “pomum granatus.’ This translates to seeded apple.”
Both Catherine of Aragon et Maximilian I used the pomegranate as their personal emblems.
Pomegranates are grown in california et throughout asia et the mediterranean countries.
Pomegranates can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a month ou refrigerated for up to deux months.
Pomegranates grow on a small tree that reaches seize to vingt-cinq feet (5-8 meters) tall.
Pomegranates juice is popular in the middle east et est used in iranian et indian cuisine. It was introduced to the american market in 2004.
One pomegranate contains quarante percent de an adult’s daily vitamin C requirement. C’est aussi rich in folic acid et antioxidants.
The word grenade comes from the french word for pomegranate, as early grenades looked like pomegranates.
The juice of pomegranates was originally used to make grenadine, a syrup in the non-alcoholic cocktail called a Shirley Temple. Few grenadine brands today use real pomegranate juice.
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