Pomegranate

About Pomegranate

The origin of Pomegranates fruit dates back to Egypt thousands of years ago where it was thought to be a royal fruit. The real place of its origin has yet to be pinpointed; there are theories that suggest the fruit was first cultivated and consumed in Iran or Persia. There are records that indicate this fruit being brought to China in around 100 B.C.

Pomegranate has anti-oxidant, anti-viral and anti-tumor properties and is said to be a good source of vitamins, especially vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, as well as folic acid.

This delicious red fruit is not just known as the pomegranate, but is called different names in different places, for example, the Romans used to call it “Punic Apple”. The scientific name of this fruit is Punicum granatum.

Pomegranate has many incredible health benefits for your body. It is called as a divine fruit because it is the most mentioned fruit in theological books.

This amazing fruit consists three times as many antioxidants as both wine or green tea. Consuming pomegranate also lowers the risk of all sorts of diseases.