Pomegranate Seeds
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Introduce a delightful, tangy complexity to your culinary creations with premium Pomegranate Seeds, also known as Anardana, a highly valued fruit-derived spice famous for its refreshing tart flavor and deep color. Produced by carefully separating and slowly dehydrating the juicy arils of select sour wild pomegranate fruits (Punica granatum), this unique spice develops a pleasantly chewy texture, a deep reddish-brown color, and a concentrated fruity acidity. At Aba Impex, we ensure our dried pomegranate seeds are processed under strict quality controls to prevent clumping, preserve their natural acidity, and maintain their clean fruity aroma. Widely utilized across Persian, Middle Eastern, and North Indian cooking, anardana adds a wonderful tart flavor to street-food snacks, savory chutneys, slow-cooked bean dishes, and rich meat marinades, offering a natural fruit-acid profile that beautifully balances rich, heavy spices.
Types
- Whole Dried Pomegranate Seeds (Anardana): Plump, sun-dried wild arils featuring a deep dark-red or brown color and a pleasantly chewy texture, used to add texture and tartness to dishes.
- Fine Pomegranate Seed Powder: Finely milled tart powder designed for easy blending into dry commercial seasoning mixes, marinades, and snack coatings.
- Premium Bright Red Arils: Specialty low-temperature dried seeds that preserve a brighter crimson color for high-end visual garnishes and artisanal snack bars.
- Wild Mountain Anardana: Harvested from wild Himalayan foothills, offering an exceptionally intense fruity acidity and deep color profile preferred by spice experts.
Specification
Properties | Values/Limits |
Product Name | Dried Pomegranate Seeds (Anardana) |
Shelf Life | 1 to 1.5 Years |
Moisture Content | Max. 12.0% |
Total Ash Content | Max. 4.0% |
Total Acidity (as Citric Acid) | Min. 10.0% to 15.0% |
Clumped / Damaged Seeds | Max. 3% |
Flavor & Aroma | Pleasant, intensely tart, fruity, tangy, with subtle sweet undertones |
Grade | Premium Wild Grade, Standard Commercial |
Admixture Level | Max. 0.5% |
Color | Deep sticky reddish-brown to dark purple-black |
Drying Process | Sun Dried / Regulated Low-Temperature Dehydration |
Packaging | 25kg Paper Boxes with thick food-grade poly-liners |
Origin | India / Iran / Pakistan |
Storage | Store in clean, dark, cold-storage settings below 15°C to prevent sticking and moisture absorption |
Nutrition Facts – Serving Size: 100gm
Nutrient | Amount per 100g |
Calories | 342 kcal |
Total Fat | 1.2 g |
Saturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 12 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g |
Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g |
Sugars | 42.0 g |
Protein | 4.8 g |
Vitamin C | 10.2 mg |
Calcium | 24 mg |
Iron | 1.1 mg |
Potassium | 560 mg |
Benefits And Uses
- Natural Fruit Acidity: Provides a rich, complex alternative to vinegar or lemon juice, adding a smooth fruity tartness that brightens up rich, savory recipes.
- Packed with Polyphenols: Contains concentrated fruit antioxidants that help protect cellular structures from free radical damage and support general wellness.
- Supports Comfortable Digestion: The natural organic acids help stimulate digestive secretions, easing full feelings and supporting smooth digestion.
- Dynamic Seasoning Asset: Adds a delicious, lip-smacking tanginess to commercial street-food spice mixes, tangy chutneys, and savory meat rubs.
