Pomegranate
Maharashtra
Year-round (Peak: February to May)
Maharashtra is the leading producer of pomegranate. Sourced mainly from Maharashtra, Pomegranate is available year around with the peak season from February to May.
Why Indian?
Maharashtra is the leading producer. Hailed as a miracle healer due to fecund clique of water, vitamins and folate
Benefits
Valuable medicinal prowess, proverbial significance in Indian culture, rich in water, vitamins and folate
Uses & Applications
Juices, smoothies, alcoholic beverages, condiments. Dried seed ('anaar dana') used as acidic agent in curries and chutney
Characteristics
Health & Nutrition
Nutritional Value
Export-quality pomegranates (specifically Grade A/Bhagawa) are highly nutritious, offering intense sweet-tart flavor, deep red color, and large seeds. Key nutritional components per ~100g include roughly 80-90 calories, 19g carbohydrates, 1.7g-4.7g protein, high fiber, and significant antioxidant polyphenols. They are rich in Vitamin C, K, folate, and potassium, aiding immunity and heart health
Medicinal Properties
Export-quality pomegranates (specifically Grade A/Bhagawa) are highly nutritious, offering intense sweet-tart flavor, deep red color, and large seeds. Key nutritional components per ~100g include roughly 80-90 calories, 19g carbohydrates, 1.7g-4.7g protein, high fiber, and significant antioxidant polyphenols. They are rich in Vitamin C, K, folate, and potassium, aiding immunity and heart health
Cultural Significance
Enjoys proverbial significance in Indian culture
Varieties
Ganesh; Bhagwa; Mrudula; Arakta
Specifications
Packaging
Export quality pomegranate packing typically involves 3.5 kg, 4 kg, or 5 kg corrugated fiberboard (CFB) boxes, often with 5-ply construction to ensure fruit protection during transit. Fruits are individually wrapped or packed with paper lining to prevent damage, stored at with relative humidity, and often palletized for refrigerated containers.
Safety Information
Exporting high-quality pomegranates, particularly from India to demanding markets like the EU, requires strict adherence to food safety, quarantine, and quality standards to avoid shipment rejections. Key requirements involve chemical residue management, cold chain integrity, and physical quality checks.
Trust & Quality
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