Pomegranates are round, yellow to maroon-colored treefruits that are comparable in size to oranges. These unique fruits have a tough outer rind containing tightly packed sacs or "arils" that are sectioned off by thin, white, bitter membrane. Pomegranate arils are juicy, sweet, and tart flavored, with a crisp and crunchy texture. Each aril contains a small, white, edible seed.
Can I blend the entire pomegranate?
No, it'll ruin your smoothie and waste your pomegranate. You only want the arils.
How to de-seed a pomegranate
If you're blending a pomegranate, it can be a bit of work to get all of the arils out, but it's worth it.
There's 2 popular techniques to de-seed a pomegranate.
- Beating it mercilessly with a wooden spoon
- Ripping it apart mercilessly under water
Beating Technique
Water Technique
Pomegranate Flavor Pairings
Allspice (ground),
Cloves (ground),
Spearmint,
Cinnamon (Ground),
Thyme,
Cherry (sweet),
Cranberries,
Fig,
Lime,
Kiwifruit,
Quince,
Watermelon,
Endive,
Garlic,
Lettuce (romaine),
Onion,
Fennel Bulb,
Pecans,
Quinoa (raw),
Bitter Melon,
Sweet Potato,
Agave,
Apple,
Almonds,
Banana,
Avocado (commercial),
Balsamic Vinegar,
Bell Pepper (green),
Bell Pepper (red),
Bell Pepper (yellow),
Brown Sugar,
Coconut Meat,
Eggplant,
Honey,
Olive Oil,
Peppermint,
Cucumber,
Squash (butternut),
Tomato,
Beet Root,
Arugula,
Carrot,
Cherry (sour),
Spinach,
Lentil,
Maple Syrup,
Peach,
Parsley,
Pear,
Walnuts,
Grapefruit,
Ginger Root,
Orange,
