The pomegranate is the fruit of the pomegranate tree which ripens from September to December.  

This round fruit is composed of a thick rind, ripe red-brown in color.

It contains more than 400 red seeds called arils. It is a non-climacteric fruit, that is, it continues to ripen after harvest.  

The benefits of pomegranate  

• The pomegranate provides 65 calories per 100 g. It takes 92 calories for a pomegranate weighing 150 g. It contains a small amount of lipids.  

• Rich in water: with more than 80% the pomegranate is a very refreshing fruit.  

• An interesting source of antioxidants, this fruit is also rich in potassium and phosphorus.  

• Thanks to its arils, the pomegranate is rich in dietary fiber ideal for transit.  

• Vitamin C is well represented with 20 mg per 100 g as well as group B vitamins. Vitamin B6 is essential because it is involved in the regulation of nerve impulses.  

• In fermented pomegranate juice, these polyphenols also seem to be particularly effective in fighting certain cancers. A word of advice: consume the juice directly in the fruit using a straw. 

Recipe:  

You can use the pomegranate in your salad preparations, or meat and fish. Here is a very popular recipe.  

Pomegranate shrimp tartare  

Ingredients for 2 people: 

- 100 g of shrimp cut into cubes 

• 1 pomegranate 

• 1 kiwi 

• 1 orange 

• Celery, diced

• 2 tablespoons of rapeseed oil 

• Salads to garnish 

• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 

• Salt and pepper  

Preperation: 

• Open the pomegranate and collect the arils. Peel the kiwi and cut it into cubes. 

• Do the same with the orange and keep the juice. 

• Mix all the ingredients, add the lemon and orange juice and season. 

• Reserve in the fridge 1 hour before serving 

• Easy and light recipe… and bon Appétit :)  

Consume this fruit during the coming holidays but limit the amount all the same because it is part of the energy fruits like grapes.