Pomegranates are a perennial fall favorite! Considered the original “super fruit” they are packed with a ton of nutritional value, and are widely used in many juices, on salads and in desserts.
Fun Facts:
Pomegranates originated in the Middle East
The word pomegranate means “apple with many seeds” in Latin
The edible seeds of a pomegranate are called arils
In the right growing conditions, pomegranate trees can live for 200 years
Pomegranates are members of the berry family