Pomegranate juice

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) belongs to the Punicaceae family is widely grown in the Mediterranean regions (including Iran) and India, and is native to Asia. The fruit is a large globular berry that contains numerous seeds and has got a very tasty bright red-violet aril. Its peel is shiny and thick.

Pomegranate has been consumed in many corners across the world for thousands of years, dating back to the times of Persian, Babylonian and Chinese civilisations that even attributed divine endowments to it. 

Pomegranate fruit contains high concentrations of flavonoids, anthocyanidins, polyphenols, catechins, tannins, ellagic and gallic acids, vitamins A, B and C, as well as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and sodium. The action of polyphenols and flavonoids bestows antioxidant properties.

Nowadays, Pomegranate is widely marketed in processed foods and beverages like juices, wines, spirits, jams and canned fruit. In addition, the fruit is widely used in therapeutic formulations, cosmetics and food condiments. 

Suitable for vegans, with the sweetness of agave.