How to Clean a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are a dark-red fruit that can come across as exotic and intimidating. A pomegranate is the size of an apple, but most of a pomegranate is inedible pith with a few juice and seed sacs, making the cleaning and eating process a bit confusing. According to the Pomegranate Council, pomegranate juices and seeds contain three types of antioxidants that fight cancer and heart disease. If you want to try a pomegranate but don't know where to begin, there is a simple way to clean and prepare it. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Slice the top of the pomegranate horizontally, just below the stem, to remove the pomegranate top. If the red seeds and juice sacs are not visible, cut farther below the stem until you see the seeds and juice sacks.
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Cut the pomegranate into at least four portions.
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Fill a large bowl with cold water and place the pomegranate portions into the bowl.
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Remove the arils (the dark red juice and seed sacks) from the white pith. Remove and discard the white pith sections floating at the top of the bowl.
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Pour the bowl of water and arils into a strainer or colander in the sink. Make sure there is no pith or pulp.
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Place the arils carefully into a container.
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Tips & Warnings
The arils contain the juice and seeds and are meant to be eaten whole, seeds and all.
Wash your hands immediately after handling or eating because pomegranate juice stains easily.
Resources
- Photo Credit half of pomegranat image by Elena Moiseeva from Fotolia.com
