Until recently, America’s pomegranate lovers could indulge their passion for its ruby red seeds for less than half the year. Now, the trendy fresh fruit that’s packed with health benefits will be available in the United States year-round.
“I’ve seen fads for all kinds of fruit, like kiwi and blueberries, but not like this — it just keeps growing and won’t peak,” said Kevin Day, a pomegranate expert at the University of California, Davis.
Like blueberries, cranberries and green tea, pomegranates are thought to be healthy because they are loaded with antioxidants, which protect cells from damage by compounds called free radicals.
In the past, fresh pomegranates disappeared from U.S. stores in spring and summer.
Nicholas Kotsianas, a produce manager in Manhattan, was ecstatic. “It’s like fashion, it’s all the rage,” he said.
Associated Press
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