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Pomegranates

Inventory, 25 lbs : 11.87
This item was last sold on : 09/20/18

• 68 Featured Restaurants

• 57 Recipe Ideas

• 40 Spots

Description/Taste

Pomegranates grow on shrubby trees that average between 5 and 8 meters tall. Ranging in color from deep magenta to bright red, the spherical fruits are roughly the size of an apple and have a thin but tough, leathery skin. The interior of the fruit is filled with seeds, technically called arils. The seeds of the Pomegranate are the edible portion. Each seed is enclosed in a translucent, bright red pulp that offers a sweet-tart taste with notes of cranberry, rhubarb, red currant and concord grape.

Seasons/Availability

Pomegranates are available in late fall and winter.

Current Facts

Pomegranates are botanically classified as Punica granatum. The name comes from two French words, "pome" and "granate" literally meaning "apple with many seeds". Though usually the standard red variety is all the general public is exposed to, Pomegranates can range in color fruit from pink, white, yellow and purple. In fact, it is estimated that there are some 500 different cultivars of Pomegranate grown world-wide.

Nutritional Value

Pomegranates are rich in vitamins B and C as well as potassium, protein, carbohydrates and fiber.

Applications

Pomegranates seeds may be easily and cleanly removed by breaking apart the fruits in four or five pieces and submerging in a large bowl of water. The edible seeds will sink and the white inedible membrane will float and is easily skimmed away. The seeds may simply be eaten raw as a snack or added into salads, relishes, garnishes or desserts. The juice is highly flavorful on its own, but may be reduced down into pomegranate molasses or fermented into pomegranate vinegar. Complimentary flavors include cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, coconut, lemon, grapefruit, orange, apple, pear, honey, almond, hazelnuts, curry, lamb, chicken and pork.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The Pomegranate is referenced throughout historical legend and lore. In Greek myth, Hades, god of the underworld, tricked Persephone into eating Pomegranate seeds and forced her to return back to him every winter, making her goddess of the underworld. Biblically, though the apple commonly appears in depictions of the Garden of Eden, many people actually believe that the pomegranate was the real forbidden fruit.

Geography/History

Pomegranates are ancient fruits, with some evidence of their existence dating back to between 4000 B.C. and 3000 B.C. Native to present day Iran and Turkey, research has revealed that Egypt, Jericho and Mesopotamia were the first cultures to domesticate Pomegranate trees in their early orchards. The Pomegranate was first introduced to the Western hemisphere by Spanish settlers in 1769, and today it is cultivated worldwide in tropical and subtropical climates.

Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Agave Coffee and Cafe	Chula Vista CA	619-427-2250
Urban Solace	San Diego CA	619-295-6464
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-3700
Brigantine Corp	San Diego CA	858 926 9644
Zeetogroup	San Diego CA	619-955-8558
The LOT (La Jolla)	La Jolla CA	619-987-9537
Pendry SD (5th & Rose)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
The Healing Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-807-9911
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
San Diego Culinary Institute Inc.	La Mesa CA	619-644-2100
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	619-990-0158
Parakeet cafe	La Jolla CA	619-578-1040
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Fonda Don Diego	Coronado CA	619-537-0054
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Amicis Ristobar	San Diego CA	858-847-2740

the other 48...

Florent	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	858-530-1885
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
Knotty Barrel	San Diego CA	619-269-7156
The Glass Door	San Diego CA	619-544-0164
Maestoso	San Diego CA	209-445-5600
Seasalt	Del Mar CA	858-755-7100
The Patio On 101	Encinitas CA	858-270-9900
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
La Costa Resort & Spa Pastry	Carlsbad CA	760-431-8455
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-759-1843
Miguel's Eastlake	Chula Vista CA	619-656-2822
Backyard Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-501-5505
Ceviche House - San Diego Ave	San Diego CA	619-454-0699
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Cueva Bar	San Diego CA	619-269-6612
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Shipping Order	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Hotel Palomar Salt Box - Bar	San Diego CA	619-515-4062
Belmont Park Entertainment	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Bivouac Ciderworks	San Diego CA	816-809-5193
Nomad Donuts	San Diego CA	619-431-5000
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-795-9463
Duck Foot Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-433-7916
Decoy Dockside Restaurant	San Marcos CA	760-653-3230
Brasserie	San Diego CA	858-450-9576
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
West Coast Tavern	San Diego CA	619-295-1688
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Qero	Encinitas CA	760-753-9050
Paradise Point Resort Tidal	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	619-209-7759
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Belmont Park Cannonball	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Brigantine Imperial Beach Bar	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Toast Catering	san diego CA	858-208-9422

Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pomegranates. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Six Sisters Stuff		Pomegranate Salsa
Cooking Classy		Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
The Cookie Rookie		Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet
A Cookie Named Desire		Pomegranate Curd
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Pear and Pomegranate Panna Cotta
Not Enough Cinnamon		Warm Quinoa, Sweet Potato And Kale Salad
Hungry Foodies Pharmacy		Homemade Pomegranate Jelly
Iowa Girl Eats		Honey, Pomegranate, Pecan Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Cooking Classy		Pear, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds

the other 47...

White on Rice Couple		Fruity Pomegranate Salad with Savory Soy Vinaigrette
Joy of Kosher		Roasted Eggplant with Tahini & Pomegranate
What Katie Ate		Mango, Nectarine and Passionfruit Semifredo with Fresh Berries and Pomegranate Seeds
Give Recipe		No-Bake Chocolate Pomegranate Tart
Creme de la Crumb		Mango Pomegranate Guacamole
Blahnik Baker		Pomegranate Orange Scones
The Real Food Dietitians		Pomegranate Kombucha Mimosa
Mostly Foodstuffs		Mizuna, Melon and Pomegranate Salad
The Perfect Pantry		Pomegranate-Orange-Ginger Shrimp
Chili Pepper Madness		Salmon Tacos with Pomegranate Guacamole
With Food and Love		Pomegranate Brownies with Cacao Nibs + Sea Salt
Amazingly Tasty		Ginger, Lemon & Pomegranate Detox Drink
Giraffes Can Bake		Clementine and Pomegranate Muffins
A Spicy Perspective		Pomegranate Crusted Cheese Ball
Minimalist Baker		Easy Vegan Breakfast Tacos
A Few Shortcuts		Pomegranate Orange Scones
Honest &Tasty		Salted Pomegranate Chocolate Fudge
Go,Eat & Repeat		Pomegranate Orange Punch
Use Real Butter		Pomegranate Chocolate Dessert
Closet Cooking		Maple Roasted Carrots in Tahini Sauce with Pomegranate and Pistachios
Viet World Kitchen		Jackfruit, Toddy Palm Seed, Pomegranate and Coconut Sweet Soup
Healthy Seasonal Recipes		Easy Holiday Slaw with Apples and Pomegranate
Cooking Books		Eggplant with Pomegranate Sauce
Zen and Spice		Smoked Cheddar and Pomegranate Beer Dip
Kitchen Sanctuary		Ricotta Oat Pancakes with Creamy Lemon Sauce
Food Faith Fitness		Stuffed Chicken Breast with Goat Cheese, Pomegranates and Balsamic Reduction
Food For My Family		Sautéed Bacon and Blue Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Big Bear's Wife		Walnut Orange Salad with Homemade Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Mother Thyme		Pomegranate Walnut Brie Crostini
The Busy Baker		Pomegranate Granola Parfaits
Not Enough Cinnamon		Pomegranate Hummus
Cafe Fernando		Pomegranate Jam
101 Cookbooks		Bulgur, Celery and Pomegranate Salad
Half Baked Harvest		Sheet Pan Sticky Pomegranate Chicken and Honey Roasted Squash
Boys Ahoy		Winter Pomegranate Citrus Smoothie
My New Roots		Poppy Seed-Crusted Butternut Squash with Kale and Pomegranates
Art From My Table		Chia Breakfast Pudding
Kevin is Cooking		Jordanian Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses
Juniper Cakery		Carrot Cake, Pistachio, & Pomegranate Loaf
Emily Bites		Pomegranate and Pistachio Frozen Yogurt Bark
The Merry Gourmet		Pomegranate Gelato
Cubes N Juliennes		Potato Pomegranate Mint Mayo Sev Puri
eCurry		Yogurt with Rose and Pomegranate
Oh My Veggies		Roasted Sweet Potato, Pomegranate, and Massaged Kale Salad
Mother Thyme		Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Rice Balls
The View from Great Island		Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Treat a Week		Pomegranate Couscous

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Whole Foods Market Near Eugene, Oregon, United States
About 3 days ago, 9/18/18
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Whole Foods Market.

Brentwood Farmers' Market

Pedro's Organic Ranch

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 5 days ago, 9/16/18
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Early pomegranates.

Zion Market Near San Diego, CA, United States
About 11 days ago, 9/10/18
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Zion Market.

Asian Food Center Near Shoreline, Washington, United States
About 144 days ago, 4/30/18
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Asian Food Center.

Dillons Near Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
About 222 days ago, 2/11/18

Dillons Near Wichita, Kansas, United States
About 281 days ago, 12/14/17

Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 296 days ago, 11/29/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market.

Mercado Hidalgo

Fruteria Ortiz
Blvd. Sanchez Taboada S/N Local 6,7, Y 8, Tijuana 22320
664-684-2471

Near Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
About 305 days ago, 11/20/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Mercado Hidalgo.

Little Italy Mercato Near San Diego, California, United States
About 314 days ago, 11/11/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

New Seasons Market Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States
About 318 days ago, 11/07/17

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 318 days ago, 11/07/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 318 days ago, 11/07/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.

Marketplace Foods Wisconsin, United States
About 334 days ago, 10/22/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Marketplace Foods.

Florence, italy Near Florence, Tuscany, Italy
About 339 days ago, 10/17/17

Murray Family Farms

Steve Murray
Bakersfield , 93307
661-330-0100

California, United States
About 353 days ago, 10/03/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Murray Family Farms.

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 354 days ago, 10/02/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.

santa ysabel farmers market Near San Diego, California, United States
About 355 days ago, 10/01/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at santa ysabel farmers market. So many different varieties. Never knew.

Hillcrest Farmers Market Near San Diego, California, United States
About 362 days ago, 9/24/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. Very good selection.

Little Italy Mercato Near San Diego, California, United States
About 363 days ago, 9/23/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Bell Cielo Villa Near Wildomar, California, United States
About 377 days ago, 9/09/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Bell Cielo Villa.

Vista Farmers Market Near Vista, California, United States
About 377 days ago, 9/09/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Vista Farmers Market. Several vendors are selling pomegranates today. Season is starting..

Little Italy Mercato

Tom King Farms
17607894002

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 377 days ago, 9/09/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 394 days ago, 8/23/17
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market.

New Season's Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States
About 627 days ago, 1/02/17

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Steve Murray
Bakersfield , 93307
661-330-0100

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 639 days ago, 12/21/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market.

New Seasons Market Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States
About 640 days ago, 12/20/16

Martin's Near Tuckahoe, Virginia, United States
About 644 days ago, 12/16/16

Dan's Fresh Produce Alameda CA Near Alameda, California, United States
About 646 days ago, 12/14/16

Little Italy Mercato

Audrey Smit Orchards
Smit Orchards
14087185133

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 650 days ago, 12/10/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Little Italy Mercato

Tom King Farms
17607894002

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 657 days ago, 12/03/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Market Street Near Coppell, Texas, United States
About 686 days ago, 11/04/16

Westport Shop N Kart Washington, United States
About 688 days ago, 11/02/16
Spotter's comments : Nice size and quality.

Pike Place Market

Frank's Quality Produce
206-624-5666
franksproduce.net

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 689 days ago, 11/01/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Pike Place Market. Best Pomegranates of the year!

Mercado Hidalgo Near Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
About 693 days ago, 10/28/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Mercado Hidalgo.

Hy-Vee Near Windsor Heights, Iowa, United States
About 702 days ago, 10/19/16

Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market - Interbay
2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119
206-352-5440

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 706 days ago, 10/15/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Whole Foods Market. Pomegranates are 2 for $5. Grab a spoon and dig into this healthy treat :)

Little Italy Mercato

Sven
Honeymoon Ranch
13961 Campo road, Jamul 91935
760-468-2296

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 706 days ago, 10/15/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Mercado Hidalgo Near Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
About 714 days ago, 10/07/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Mercado Hidalgo.

Vista Farmers Market Near Vista, California, United States
About 720 days ago, 10/01/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Vista Farmers Market.

Little Italy Mercato Near San Diego, California, United States
About 727 days ago, 9/24/16
Spotter's comments : Pomegranates spotted at Little Italy Mercato.