Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
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Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-75.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Warm
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Iran
United States of America
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
India
Turkey