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Pomegranate
A pomegranate is a round, red fruit with a leathery rind, similar in size to a lemon or grapefruit, that contains hundreds of juicy, edible seeds called arils, each with a sweet and tart taste. The pomegranate plant is a shrub or small tree that thrives in arid and semi-arid climates with hot summers and cool winters. The fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, making it a healthy and popular food, often consumed fresh, as juice, or used in flavorings.
Plant Characteristics
Growth habit: A deciduous shrub or small tree growing 5 to 10 meters (16 to 33 ft) high.
Branches: Multiple spiny branches.
Leaves: Opposite or subopposite, glossy, narrow oblong, entire, and 3–7 cm long.
Flowers: Bright red, 3 cm in diameter, with three to seven petals.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained sandy loam to deep loamy or alluvial soils.
Fruit Specifications
Shape and Size: Large, globose (round), and 5-8 cm in diameter.
Skin: Hard, shiny, red skin.
Pulp/Arils: Red pulp, and the edible seeds (arils) are juicy, crunchy, and range from deep pink to bright red.
Seeds: Often described as soft, though some varieties have harder seeds.
Varietal Characteristics: Some popular varieties like Bhagwa have a glossy red skin, soft seeds, and high sugar content.
Nutritional Specifications
Vitamins: High in Vitamin C (which aids the immune system) and Vitamin K (important for blood clotting).
Minerals: Contains folate, copper, thiamin (Vitamin B1), and potassium.
Antioxidants: Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, which are beneficial for heart, kidney, and gut health.
Growing Conditions
Climate: Prefers well-drained soils, full sun, and thrives in hot, dry summers and cold winters.
Altitude: Can be grown at altitudes up to 500 meters above sea level.
Deciduous Nature: Deciduous in areas with low winter temperatures, but evergreen or partially deciduous in tropical/subtropical regions.
Commercial Grading
Quality and Size: Specifications may include maximum tolerances for imperfect produce within each class (e.g., Extra Class, Class I) for quality and size.
Weight: Fruits are often graded by weight, with specific size classes designated by letters.
Other Factors: For export or commercial use, specifications can also cover factors like the absence of pests and pesticides.
Important Considerations
Variations: Specifications can vary between manufacturers and grades.
Milling: The milling degree (single or double polished) is also a specification.
Packaging: Packaging options, such as BOPP, jute, or PP bags, are also specified by suppliers
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