How to deseed a pomegranate? Cleaning a pomegranate quickly without making a mess is not as difficult as it seems. With a few simple tips, you can easily open it, avoid splashes and red stains, and enjoy its fresh and juicy seeds with ease. Using your hands and a knife, it only takes 30 seconds. From now on, opening, extracting its seeds (arils), and eating the pomegranate will be a breeze for you.
Various dialectal names for pomegranate (scientific name “malum granatum[“): A’ se’t, A’ setl, L setl, Aranara, Arenada, Arenara, Aranatu, Gramagno, Granada (in Spanish), Granait, Granat, Granata, Granatapfel (in German), Granato, Granatöpfel (in Swiss), Granatu, Graneit, Grane t, Granot, Grenade (in French), Grottole, Krpau, Laccadamalat, Lu maracanet, Lu miriganat, Lu mrcanate, Magrana (in Catalan), Malgaragno, Marganat, Marganato, Margarene, Marianati, Marianet, Mbrianat, Mel granat, Mela Ingarneda, Melactogner, Melagranada, Meigranâ, Melagranat, Mele granate, Mel gran, Melogren, Melugran, Merganate, Merganato, Mericanat, Mirganat, Miricanat, Mucanat, Murganet, Murianed, Murianaat, Murianet, Murijanet, Pomgra, Pomgraná, Pomgranad, Pomgranadó, Pom granat, Pom graner, Pom incarnadi, Pömm granät, Pomo ingranà, Poncarna, Pongranà, Pum granà, Pùmgranén, Pumgranein, Pumgranin, Pumm grana’, Pum granat, Pümgranin, Ranar, Ranata, Ranato, Ranatu, Ratt cuj, Rodie, Renatu, Saet, Sait, S’Aranada, S’arenara, Seit, Sert, Seta, Seta Nardò, Sidè (in ancient Greek), Šipak (in Croatian), Sita, Ugrant, U graneat, U granot, U mled, U Marghanet, U Ranat, U ‘ranatu, U ranato, Vurianat, Zakuro.
POMEGRANATE SEASON – from September to December (depending on the variety).
RECIPES with pomegranate:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Autumn
- Energy 83.00 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.70 (g) of which sugars 13.67 (g)
- Proteins 1.67 (g)
- Fat 1.17 (g) of which saturated 0.12 (g)of which unsaturated 0.17 (g)
- Fibers 4.00 (g)
- Sodium 3.00 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
How to Deseed a Pomegranate
- 3.5 oz pomegranate (in arils)
Tools
- Knife smooth blade
Can any variety of pomegranate be used?
Of course. Those with light skin have sweeter seeds, ideal for eating fresh; the red or ruby varieties, on the other hand, have a tangier taste and are great for juices or savory dishes.
How to Deseed a Pomegranate Without Making a Mess
Watch the video above to peel a pomegranate without making a mess.
Gently score only the skin with a sharp knife, without cutting too deep. Make a circular cut under the top “crown,” remove it, and then follow the lines of the white veins (the membranes) to divide the fruit into segments, as you would with an orange.
At this point, all that’s left is to deseed it and enjoy the arils, the shiny red seeds that are eaten, each with its small seed in the center.
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Is it better to cut the pomegranate in half or into segments? Segments are better: this way, the seeds remain intact and do not splatter juice. Cutting it in half, however, risks breaking them.
How to easily remove the seeds?
Once the pomegranate is open, slightly bend the segments outward and remove the seeds with your fingers or by tapping the back with a wooden spoon: they will easily fall into a bowl.🍀 Use in desserts: add seeds to yogurt, porridge, ice cream, cakes, or cheesecake.
🍀 Add to salads: mix seeds with vegetables, appetizers, cheeses, or nuts.
🍀 Use in savory dishes: garnish couscous, rice, fish, or white meat for a sweet and sour touch.
🍀 Prepare drinks: press the seeds with a potato masher, strain the juice with a sieve, and optionally add some sugar.
🍀 Enjoy as a snack: savor the seeds naturally, fresh, or slightly frozen.
🍀 Use for decoration: sprinkle seeds on savory dishes or desserts.
Can the seeds be stored?
In the refrigerator, they last up to 5 days, sealed in an airtight container.
They can be frozen, making them perfect for smoothies or desserts.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How to avoid staining with juice?
Work on a cutting board covered with paper towels, or better yet, deseed the pomegranate inside a bowl of water: splashes will stay in the water and the membranes will float to the surface.
How to tell if a pomegranate is ripe and ready to deseed?
It should be heavy, with tight and shiny skin. If the rind is too dry or wrinkled, the seeds are likely dehydrated.
