The pomegranates offer a special taste experience with their fresh, tart aroma. The healthy kernels keep in their natural packaging - the solid shell - for several weeks in the refrigerator. In addition, freezing the seeds of pomegranates is a good idea.

structure of the fruit

The pomegranate is protected from the outside with a leather-like shell. Inside the skin, the fruit is divided into chambers by the fine white skins. The chambers contain a large number of seeds surrounded by a glassy-looking, red-colored, juicy fruit coat. These seeds are the actual edible part of the pomegranate.

Use of pomegranates

The pomegranates must be harvested when ripe, as they do not ripen afterward. The ripe fruit tastes best raw as a dessert, but can also be used - also raw - to refine salads, soups, drinks or ice cream. The kernels are also used as a seasoning for game and poultry dishes. Industrially, pomegranates are processed into juice and syrup, and their peel and roots are used to obtain dyes.

pomegranate season

Fresh pomegranates cannot be bought all year round in Germany. In the months of June to September, the pomegranates come from North Africa or Israel, from October to December from Italy or Spain. During the rest of the year you either don't get them at all or they are quite expensive.

For someone who likes to eat pomegranates regularly, freezing the delicious seeds is a good way to always be able to enjoy fresh pomegranate seeds during this time. The cold serves as a preservative, the quality of the frozen kernels is about the same as that of the fresh kernels. The loss of ingredients is lower than with other types of storage and processing.

Preserve pomegranates by freezing

Although opinions differ here: in principle, pomegranate seeds can be frozen without harming the taste. To do this, spread the kernels in a thin layer on baking paper. Once frozen, they can be placed in a freezer bag and placed in the freezer for storage.

tips and tricks

A single fruit contains about 400 light to ruby red seeds. Protected by the firm shell, they stay fresh for several weeks in the refrigerator.

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