![]() This composition helps the body in absorbing more iron from the food we consume. It is also a good source of carbohydrates and provides up to 16.3 grams per serving. One serving of this fruit contains 3.5 grams of fiber, 33mg of folate, 205mg potassium, 8.9 mg vitamin C, and 14.3 mg of vitamin K. It is packed full of vitamins and minerals. There are innumerable benefits in this fruit. It has been known for ages to heal the body and mind. Pomegranates, like the pineapple have a crown too. They are classified as berries, its flowering starts in spring and the fruit matures in about 6 to 7 months. This fruit grows on a shrub and is drought tolerant. The pomegranate is a jewel-like fruit, which has its own unique crimson shine. The scientific name of this fruit is Punicum granatum.įun fact: In ancient Greece, it was believed that pomegranate is the fruit of the dead and was formed from the blood of Adonis, the god of desire and beauty. 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”. ![]() ![]() There are records that indicate this fruit being brought to China in around 100 B.C. ![]() 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. The origin of Pomegranates fruit dates back to Egypt thousands of years ago where it was thought to be a royal fruit. ![]()
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