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- When pomegranate is brown inside
- How to recognize good fruits from the outside
- How to recognize rotten fruits
- Cut out or throw away generously
- Tips & Tricks
When pomegranate is brown inside
A ripe pomegranate is not too spectacular from the outside. Inside, however, it offers a colorful sight of countless small, edged seeds surrounded by a translucent, often ruby red fruit coat.
How to recognize good fruits from the outside
The spherical, fist-sized fruits of the pomegranate have a firm, red-brownish colored shell. Spots and bulges of the shell are normal and not a quality defect. When touched by fingers, the intact pomegranate feels waxy, almost leathery, sometimes a little rough and hard. The color and texture of the bowl reveals a ripe pomegranate.
How to recognize rotten fruits
One should first look at the sepal of the fruit, which usually looks dried up. If mold is visible in the residual bloom, this is the first sign of lack of freshness or poor storage. If you discover soft spots when you feel the fruit, they are another indication that the pomegranate is rotting inside.
It is usually found when opening the fruit that the seeds and the intermediate skins are also brown and softened, which confirms the assumption. The intact pomegranate seeds have - depending on the variety - pale yellow, pink or deep red colored, glassy, firm pulp.
Cut out or throw away generously
As with any other fruit, if you are in doubt, you will be able to see the decay of the odor and ultimately the taste beyond any doubt. If only a small part of the fruit is affected, it could be cut out and removed generously. The intact seeds can be eaten without hesitation, especially if these z. B. cooked in a sauce or subjected to a heat treatment in another way.
Tips & Tricks
The pomegranate with its nutrient content of about 40 - 60 kcal per 100 g is quite low in calories. It contains iron, potassium and more polyphenols than red wine.
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