Fun Facts
- Each pomegranate contains about 600 seeds, or arils.
- The pomegranate is native to region between Northern India and Iran. The fruit has been grown from India all the way through the Mediterranean basin since ancient times.
- The seeds of the pomegranate are a good source of potassium and vitamin C.
- The fruit also contains polyphenol–a compound that is shown to promote heart health.
- The dark color of the pomegranate juice has large amounts of antioxidants in it which are credited in helping to prevent cancer and heart disease.
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