It is a fruit that originated in Iran & is one of the first five fruits that was started for cultivation by mankind. This fruit is an ancient culture icon identified with lifestyle, opulence, prosperity & fertility.

This fruit usage is prevalent as a symbol, decoration & for culinary in Persian, Mediterranean, Middle-East & Asia this is over and above its advantages for health.

In India, this fruit got introduced from erstwhile Persia and is currently widely cultivated in the states of Maharashtra & Karnataka, western states of India.

The variety that is being proposed is a Bhagwa variety with a soft seeded variety with bright red attractive Rind and Aril color; the weight of the fruits is 200-400 gms.

The various health advantages of the fruits are 

1. Pomegranate is anti-oxidants rich and thus protects our body from premature aging.
2. Antioxidants present in pomegranate act as a ‘thinner for your blood’. The seeds of a pomegranate prevent your blood platelets from forming clots and coagulating.
3. Pomegranate helps to pump up the level of oxygen in our blood.
4. It prevents arthritis, helps in digestion, and prevents plaque formation.

Culinary uses

1. The fresh seeds are used as a garnish for desserts & salads.
2. Dried pomegranate seeds have been used as a flavoring for samosas and chutneys in Indian Culinary.
3. A non-alcoholic fruit punch can be made by boiling the seeds with some lemon slices, sugar, and water.
4. Syrup made from the juice is called pomegranate molasses. This is used in many Middle Eastern recipes—especially Persian dishes. The juice is cooked to make this thick syrup.
5. Pomegranate juice is used for wine, drinks, jellies, sauces, ices, ice cream, soups, cakes and cake icings, gelatin desserts; boiled pomegranate juice is also used as a food coloring