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Pomegranates are small to medium-sized fruits, and have a round, block-like appearance and a multi-pointed calyx at the top of the fruit. The skin, is firm, leathery, tough, thick, and shiny, ranging in color from dark red, to pink. Underneath the surface, thick, spongy, and fibrous white membranes, encase many small, tightly compacted seeds into multiple chambers. Each seed is generally red or white, angular, with a crunchy consistency, and is enveloped in a translucent, fleshy coating known as the aril. The translucent aril is lightly pigmented with a red, white, or pale pink hue, and contains flavorful juice. Pomegranates are an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, and folate. The fruits also contain potassium, manganese and antioxidants, including punicalagin, that protect the cells against free radical damage and reduce inflammation.
