The Pomegranate Tree
The pomegranate (Punica granatun, Punicaceae family) is a plant native to the Middle East, cultivated in the Mediterranean countries since ancient times.
It's fruit, the pomegranate (depending on the variety) has a sweet to sour, pleasant taste and an intense color. It is used fresh as a fruit, even in many culinary dishes offering color, aroma, taste or for making juice.
The Pomegranate is a symbol of life, fertility, abundance and good fortune. Its story is lost in the depths of the centuries, in various cultures and religions, where it held a special place in perceptions, nutrition and disease control. Today, modern science confirms its beneficial properties, making it a fruit with ever-increasing demand.
“The Mad Pomegranate Tree
In petticoats of April first and cicadas of the feast of mid-August Tell me, that which plays, that which rages, that which can entice Shaking out of threats their evil black darkness Spilling the sun's embrace intoxicating birds Tell me, that which opens its wings on the breast of things On the breast of our deepest dreams, is that the mad pomegranate tree?
Odysseus Elytis
100% Rodonas SA quality
The delicious Superfruit we produce is a rich source of antioxidants, up to three times more of the concentration you can find in green tea or red wine.
Wonderful properties
It has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, astringent, healing and anti-infarct properties.
Protective Action
Anti-atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases, premature aging and brain damage. It reduces high blood pressure and improves the lipid profile in diabetics (total cholesterol and LDL reduction).
A Source of life!
It strengthens the immune system and stimulates the body, is rich in potassium, provides carbohydrates, vitamins (A, C) and fiber, but is low in calories (70 calories per 100 g).
Variety and Technical Characteristics
of our pomegranate and packaged products
Pomegranate Varieties
The fruit is big in size of a deep blue-red color and matures in October-November. The flesh of the seeds is deep red with a juicy, very pleasant taste and the seeds are of medium hardness. The skin is thick and hard.
The fruit is big in size of a red colour and matures in September - October. The flesh of the seeds is deep red with a juicy, sweet taste. The seeds of the variety are relatively soft. The skin is thick and hard.
Packaging
The pomegranates are sold in carton boxes (40 x 30 x 13.5 cm.) in the following quality categories:
