Ingredient Information

Function

Pomegranate juice concentrate is consumed as a beverage or be mixed with other juices . It is used to flavor desserts and bakery products. Pomegranate juice concentrate is used to color drinks and pastries. It is also used in cooking and added to gravies and sauces.

Other Use and Industries

Pomegranate juice concentrate is used in the pharmaceutical industry. It is also used in cosmetics to flavor and color shampoos, soaps and lotions.

Health Effects

Pomegranate juice concentrate contains tannin, a powerful antioxidant. Pomegranate juice concentrate also has antioxidant polyphenols, punicalagins and anthocyanins, which prevent cardiovascular disease, inflammation, neurological problems and cancer. Pomegranate juice concentrate contains vitamin C, which nourishes the skin. Pomegranate juice boosts immunity with its anti-microbial qualities.

People with diabetes should avoid pomegranate juice concentrate because of its glucose content. It can also cause problems in an individual who is allergic to pomegranates.

Origins

Pomegranates are native to Iran. They then spread to Asia and finally to other countries like Spain and Africa.

Pomegranates can be traced back to ancient times when they were, in Egyptian, Hindu and Christian culture, a symbol of prosperity, ambition and fertility.

Pomegranate juice concentrate is obtains by crushing the pomegranate arils and extracting the juice. The juice is then heated till the desired concentration is obtained.