Pomegranate

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Name(s): Pomegranate (Chinese Apple)
Availability: August through January.
Source: United States.
Handling Tips: 35°F. Good shelf life.
General Information: This fruit usually ranges in size from an orange to a large grapefruit. It has a leathery skin that must be peeled to reveal the hundreds of tiny red seeds. The seeds are entirely edible, crunchy, sweet and berry-like in flavor. Makes wonderful syrups, sauces and juice, or may be combined with other fresh fruits for exciting compotes. Rich in potassium