Pomegranate Juice Powder – Organic

Pomegranate juice powder has a long and varied history.

It is believed that the ancient Egyptians first used pomegranate juice as a beverage. It was also popular in Greece and Rome for its unique properties. It has been used for centuries as a tonic in the Middle East.

Pomegranate juice powder has also been used in India for thousands of years as a part of Ayurvedic principles.

Ayurveda is believed to help balance the body’s energy.

In recent years, pomegranate juice powder has also become popular in the West. It is also an ingredient in various drinks, smoothies, and foods.

Fun Facts about Pomegranates

Here are some interesting facts about pomegranates that may surprise you:

• Pomegranate trees, unique in their self-pollinating nature, thrive in hot, dry regions, making them a fascinating fruit to grow.
• According to the bible, the pomegranate symbolizes fertility and abundance.
• In the Torah, pomegranates represent knowledge and wisdom and were said to contain 613 seeds corresponding to the 613 commandments in the Torah.
• On Rosh Hashana, Jewish people eat pomegranates one seed at a time to fulfill their many wishes.
• Pomegranates, on average, contain 600 seeds but can have as many as 1200.
• Botanically, pomegranates are berries.
• The word pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
• In modern-day Greece, pomegranates are used as housewarming gifts.
• There are over 500 varieties of pomegranates.
• Pomegranates can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
• Pomegranate trees can live for more than 200 years.
• Extremely ripe pomegranate will explode.

Raw pomegranates are renowned for their nourishing levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Every part of the pomegranate plant, from the fruit to the peel, leaf, seed, and flower, is packed with these potent compounds.

One of the superstars is punicalagin, a unique tannin found in the peel. In simple terms, punicalagin belongs to the family of ellagitannins and is the precursor of ellagic acid. According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, “After hydrolysis by tannase enzymes, the released intermediate compound undergoes a spontaneous lactonization to form ellagic acid. In turn, this can be transformed into a variety of smaller molecules called urolithins, which could have a huge positive impact on health as an antioxidant and a gut barrier function enhancer.” 

This powerful compound has proven antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and anti-atherosclerotic properties. It has also been shown to inhibit inflammatory pathways and is highly tolerated. Pomegranates have been extensively studied for their ability to protect aging arteries and potentially reverse endothelial dysfunction. In this condition, the large blood vessels in the heart’s surface constrict instead of dilate