Fresh Produce – Pomegranate – 1 Piece

Fresh Pomegranate (Nar) – XL, Sold Individually

This is one large, fresh pomegranate (Turkish: nar), chosen for size and juiciness and sold by the piece. Inside the leathery red skin are hundreds of sweet-tart ruby seeds (arils) that you can eat straight from the fruit, scatter over salads and mezze, or press into fresh pomegranate juice.

Key facts

• Pack size: 1 pomegranate, XL size
• Taste: sweet with a gentle sour edge
• Edible part: the seeds (arils); discard the skin and white pith
• Energy: roughly 83 kcal per 100 g of seeds, with naturally occurring fibre
• Season: Turkish and Mediterranean pomegranates are at their best from autumn to early winter

How to choose and store a pomegranate

A good pomegranate feels heavy for its size, has firm, taut skin and a slightly angular shape, which shows the seeds are full of juice. Keep the whole fruit in a cool place for up to a week or in the fridge for two to three weeks. Once opened, store the seeds in a sealed container in the fridge and eat within three to four days, or freeze them flat on a tray.

How to open a pomegranate without the mess

1. Cut off the crown and score the skin into quarters from top to bottom.
2. Pull the fruit apart over a bowl of cold water.
3. Push the seeds out with your thumbs: they sink, while the white pith floats.
4. Skim off the pith, drain the seeds and pat them dry.

Ways to use fresh pomegranate

• Over çoban salatası, tabbouleh, kısır or roasted vegetables
• With yoghurt, granola, muhallebi or güllaç
• On hummus, baba ganoush and other mezze
• Pressed into fresh juice, or used to garnish cocktails and mocktails

Love the flavour but short on time? Öncü pomegranate molasses gives the same sweet-sour note to dressings and marinades, and our guide to pomegranate molasses uses and recipes shows how to cook with it.

Frequently asked questions

Can you eat pomegranate seeds whole?

Yes. The juicy arils and the small crunchy seed inside them are both edible. Only the skin and the bitter white pith should be discarded.

How do I know if a pomegranate is ripe?

Ripe pomegranates feel heavy, have deep red, firm skin and make a slightly metallic sound when tapped. Avoid fruit with soft or sunken patches.

How long does a pomegranate last?

A whole pomegranate keeps for about a week at cool room temperature and two to three weeks in the fridge. Loose seeds last three to four days chilled.

Do you deliver fresh pomegranates in the UK?

Yes. Robin Food delivers fresh fruit and vegetables across the UK. Orders placed before 10am, Monday to Thursday, are dispatched the same day for next-day delivery. See our delivery policy for details.

Türkçe özet

İri ve sulu taze nar, adetli (XL) olarak satılır. Salatalara, mezelere, tatlılara ve taze nar suyuna uygundur. Ağır, gergin kabuklu narlar daha sulu olur; buzdolabında 2-3 hafta saklanabilir.