Botanically, it is a small fruit size, deciduous tree that belongs to the Lythraceae, family gender: Punica. The tree is believed to have originated in Persia and Sub-Himalayan foothills of northern India. Scientific name: Punica granatum.
pomegranate grows to about five eight meters high. It is grown commercially in vast regions around the Indian subcontinent, Iran, Caucasus, and the Mediterranean regions by their fruits. fully established tree bears numerous spherical, bright red, purple, or orange-yellow fruit color, depending on the types of cultivars. On average, each measuring about 6-10 cm fruit diameter and weighs about 200 grams. Its hard outer skin (crust) has leathery.
inner structure of the fruit for white, fine, fluffy, membranous, bitter tissue is separated into discrete compartments. Such sections, packed like sacks full of little sweet, juicy, enclosing the edible flesh pink around a single seed, angular, soft or hard (in case of over ripe fruit).
health benefits of Granada
The fruit is moderate calorie, having about 83 calories per 100 grams; a little more than apples. It contains no cholesterol or saturated fats.
It is a good source of soluble and insoluble dietary fibers; providing approximately 4 grams per 100 g (about 12% of the recommended daily dose). Dietary fiber helps digestion and smooth bowel movements.
Nutritionists recommend pomogranate in the diet for reducing weight and cholesterol control programs. the regular inclusion of fruits in the diet increases immunity, improves circulation, and protects against cancer.
Certain compounds ellagitannin as Granatin B and punicalagin are found abundantly in Granada juice. Studies suggest that punicalagin and tannins can be effective in reducing risk factors for heart disease by eliminating harmful free radicals in the human body.
the total antioxidant power of fruit Granada is measured in terms of its ability to absorb oxygen radical (ORAC) is 2.341 mol TE / 100 g.
Fruit is also a good source of antioxidant vitamin C, provides around 17% per 100 g of daily requirement. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents to strengthen the immune system.
Regular consumption of Granada has also been found to be effective against prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), diabetes, and lymphoma.
Furthermore, it is also a good source of many groups vital B complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), folate, pyridoxine and vitamin K, and minerals such as calcium, copper, potassium and manganese.