📝 Description

What is this product?

Pomegranate Yemeni is a premium-grade fruit known for its deep red color, exceptional sweetness, and soft, juicy arils. Grown in the fertile highlands of Yemen — particularly in the Saada and Dhamar regions — this variety is celebrated for its naturally high sugar content, rich flavor, and powerful antioxidant properties. Yemeni pomegranates have firm skin, vibrant color, and a balance of sweet and tart notes, making them ideal for eating fresh, juicing, or adding to salads and desserts. Packed with vitamin C, potassium, and polyphenols, it helps boost heart health, improve skin glow, and support overall immunity.

🌍 Origin

Yemeni pomegranates are cultivated in the ancient orchards of Yemen, where the cool highland climate and mineral-rich soil create the perfect environment for growing this nutrient-dense fruit. Handpicked with care, each fruit is valued for its naturally sweet taste, deep red hue, and health-enhancing properties. Yemeni pomegranates are often regarded as one of the best in the Middle East for flavor and quality.

🍽️ Nutrition Table (Per 100g)

Note: Yemeni pomegranates are rich in punicalagin — a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health and slows aging naturally.

👩‍🍳 Cooking Method/Recipes

🥗 Recipe 1: Yemeni Pomegranate Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup pomegranate seeds, ½ cucumber (chopped), ½ tomato (diced), 1 tsp lemon juice, olive oil, and mint leaves.

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Garnish with mint leaves and serve fresh.

Why it’s healthy: A refreshing antioxidant-packed salad that hydrates and detoxifies the body.

🍹 Recipe 2: Yemeni Pomegranate Juice

Ingredients: 2 ripe Yemeni pomegranates, ½ tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey (optional).

Method:

1. Remove the arils and blend gently with lemon juice.
2. Strain to extract pure juice and serve chilled.

Why it’s healthy: Naturally rich in antioxidants and vitamin C — perfect for heart health and skin glow.

🧊 Storage Instructions

🏠 Room Temperature

• Whole pomegranates can be kept in a cool, shaded area for up to 5 days.

❄️ Refrigeration

• Store whole pomegranates in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 weeks.
• Refrigerate extracted seeds in a sealed container — stays fresh for 3–4 days.

🥶 Freezing

• Spread arils on a tray, freeze for 1 hour, then transfer to airtight bags.
• Best used within 3 months for smoothies, desserts, or juices.

🧺 Handling Tips

• Choose heavy pomegranates with glossy, uncracked skin.
• Roll gently before cutting to loosen seeds.
• Use the water bowl method to separate arils easily — the seeds sink, and white pith floats.