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Pomegranates are very cultivated in the south of Tunisia (coastal oasis). You can find it in the western oasis, in the Kairouan area and in some orchards in the north (Zaghouan, Bizerte).
In Gabes ( south of Tunisia ), the pomegranate production has exceeded 33000 tons in 2017. They grow these pomegranates in the shade of the date palms of its serene coastal oasis.
Tunisian pomegranates contain softer seeds than most pomegranates and more juice, their edibility rate can reach peaks up to 90%. Moreover, their size is large sizes and their peel is thin.
Health Benefits Of Pomegranate: Why Is It Good For?
Pomegranates are very rich in immunity boosting nutrients like antioxidants, vitamin E, Vitamin C ( A 100 grams serving of pomegranate has more than 10 percent of your daily requirement of Vitamin C.) Which makes pomegranates a fruit that can prevent general illness and fight off infection in our body.
Added to that, consuming pomegranates has many cosmetic benefits to your hair and skin.
Nutritional values of Pomegranates
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Amount per
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100 gr
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Calories
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% Daily value
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Total Fat 1.2 g
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1%
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Saturated fat 0.1 g
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0%
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Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g
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Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g
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Cholesterol 0 mg
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0%
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Sodium 3 mg
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0%
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Potassium 236 mg
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6%
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Total Carbohydrate 19 g
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6%
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Dietary fiber 4 g
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16%
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Sugar 14 g
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Protein 1.7 g
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3%
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Vitamin A 0%
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Vitamin C 17%
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Calcium 1%
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Iron 1%
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Vitamin D 0%
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Vitamin B-6 5%
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Cobalamin 0%
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Magnesium 3%
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*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What Is the Best Way to Store a Pomegranate?
It is best to store your pomegranate fruit whole at room temperature or in the refrigerator (in plastic bags) for up to three months.
How do I add pomegranates to my diet ?
· You can peel the pomegranate fruit and eat its beautiful red jewels as a fresh snack.
· Add them to your green or fuits salad.
· Sprinkle them on top of deserts.
· Add them to your yoghurt, oatmeal or bowl of cereals.
· Juice the fruit and drink it.
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