Pomegranates are medium sized, round fruits harvested from a deciduous shrub that are native to an area covering the Middle East and northern India. They are now cultivated all over the world, with good availability most of the year from varying countries of origin.

Most recognisable with a red outer skin, there are many varieties grown and used for their sweet and tangy seeds of which there can be over 200 in each fruit. As the only edible part, the seeds have many nutritional benefits, being high in fibre, vitamins and minerals while also being low in calories and fat. Perhaps most often used in juice form, the raw seeds are perfect mixed
through a salad or over various cooked meats to offer a tangy crunch.