The edible fruit is a globular berry with a bottom crown, with a size between a lemon and a grapefruit, of 5 to 12 cm in diameter, round shaped and with a thick reddish skin.  It has a sweet and tart taste.

The number of seeds in a pomegranate can vary from 200 to 1400, grouped in separate cavities (loculi). Each seed has a pulp full of edible water, formed from the white to deep red seed coat.

ITS SCIENTIFIC NAME IS PUNICA GRANATUM , AND IT IS A CLIMBING PLANT OF THE LITHRACEAE FAMILY.

 It comes originally from Iran and is a deciduous shrub that can reach 5 to 8 m high, has multiple spiny stems and is remarkably long-lived, sometimes up to 200 years. The flowers are bright red and 3 cm in diameter, with three to seven petals; some varieties are grown only for the flowers.

Due to its significant health benefits, it has generated much global interest in the last decade. It is mostly grown in the coastal region of Peru and exported to different countries.

POMEGRANATE

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• It is rich in antioxidants, equivalent to red wine and green tea; it helps strengthen the immune system, reducing the risk of heart related conditions due to its iron content that helps to maintain a healthy blood flow, lowers the blood pressure and prevents anemia and symptoms of fatigue.
• It has anti-inflammatory properties due to its contents of citric acid and malic acid; helps prevent certain types of cancer such as prostate, skin and breast.
• Prevents liquid retention and helps the body eliminate toxins due to the proportion of its sodium and potassium contents, in other words, it acts as a diuretic. This also helps to regulate hypertension.
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