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.