Can white pomegranates be eaten?

Autumn is here, and it is the season when pomegranates are on the market in large quantities. Looking at the bright red pomegranates, everyone must be drooling. However, when some people buy the pomegranate home, although the appearance looks very bright red and delicious, after they start cutting, they find that the flesh of the pomegranate is white and not red at all. So they had a question: since the flesh is white, can the pomegranate still be eaten?

1. White ones are edible

(1) The flesh is white

Some people may say here that the flesh is white. In fact, some varieties of pomegranates have white flesh, and are basically no different from pomegranates with red flesh, except that the color of the flesh is lighter. Moreover, white pomegranates are more suitable for making wine.

(2) White film

You may find that in addition to the flesh, there is also a layer of white membrane in the pomegranate, which divides the pomegranate into several parts. Some people accidentally eat the membrane inside. In fact, it is okay. The membrane inside is not harmful, but it has no nutritional value, so it is okay to eat it. It’s just that the white membrane is not delicious and tastes a bit astringent, so try not to eat the white membrane when eating.

(3) White pomegranate seeds

Also, the pomegranate seeds in pomegranates are generally white. We will spit out the seeds when eating pomegranates. In fact, pomegranate seeds are edible, and the nutritional value of pomegranate seeds is also very high, with strong antioxidant properties. The best way to eat pomegranate seeds is to squeeze the pomegranate juice and drink it.

2. Do you spit out the seeds when you eat pomegranate?

(1) You don’t need to spit out the seeds

Generally, when we eat, we pay attention to the taste and flavor, and the impression that pomegranate gives us is that the flesh is fresh and juicy. However, it seems that after eating the whole pomegranate, only the pomegranate juice is eaten, and most of the other parts are thrown away. In fact, you don’t have to spit out the seeds when eating pomegranates. You can chew the seeds and spit them out. Not only is it harmless, but it is also good for our body. However, some people may think that pomegranate seeds are not delicious. It mainly depends on personal preference.

(2) Benefits of pomegranate seeds

Pomegranate seeds also have high nutritional value. They are high in vitamin C and contain many polyphenol antioxidants, which have a nourishing effect on the skin. Long-term consumption can also delay aging, and polyphenols can enhance joint flexibility. Not only that, pomegranate seeds contain substances that protect blood vessels, can effectively prevent stroke, and can enhance the human brain's memory. Eating pomegranate seeds can also help digestion. All in all, pomegranate seeds have many benefits. You can try them next time you eat pomegranate.

3. Warm reminder

Although pomegranates are delicious, you can't eat too much. It can be said that the whole pomegranate is a treasure. Although pomegranate seeds can be eaten and have many benefits, they are not delicious and not easy to digest. The best way is to squeeze the pomegranate into juice. This way you don't have to worry about the pomegranate seeds being unpalatable, and it is still very nutritious.