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Pomegranate seeds are edible raw A stall selling pomegranate juice in Xi'an, China. Pomegranate juice can be sweet or sour, but most fruits are moderate in taste, with sour notes from the acidic ellagitannins contained in the juice. [23] Pomegranate juice has long been a common drink in Europe and the Middle East, and is distributed worldwide. [45]
Experts say pomegranates contain high levels of disease-fighting and heart-healthy antioxidants (higher than those in other fruits, red wine, and green tea), in addition to vitamins C and E.
Pomegranates contain high levels of antioxidants, and protect cells from damage by compounds called free radicals. [10] They are also reported to protect against certain types of cancer and lower blood pressure. Afghan pomegranates in comparison to the same fruit from other places are said to be larger (jumbo), sweeter and redder.
Punica protopunica, commonly known as the pomegranate tree or Socotran pomegranate, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lythraceae. [3] It is endemic to the island of Socotra . Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. [1] The tree, often thorny, attains a height of 2.5 to 4.5 meters.
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Hexane, acetone, and other solvents break down cell walls in the fruit and vegetables and allow for maximum extraction of the coloring. Traces of these may still remain in the finished colorant, but they do not need to be declared on the product label. These solvents are known as carry-over ingredients.
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