As we all know, pomegranate is a popular fruit in autumn. It tastes good, sour and sweet. It has high nutritional value and is loved by people. When some people eat pomegranates, they will find that the skin is red and the seeds inside are white. Now, let's get to know the relevant knowledge together with Xiaobian!
Why is the pomegranate skin red and the seed not red?
1. Variety reasons
In order to make pomegranate have a good appearance, some pomegranates have a bright red appearance. The closer to the maturity date, the redder the appearance is;
2. It means pomegranate is about to mature
Red pomegranates outside usually indicate that pomegranates are about to mature. If the exterior of pomegranate is red instead of the interior, pomegranate will take some time to mature. After pomegranate grows for a period of time, its interior will also turn red.
3. Pomegranate receives more sunlight
When pomegranate grows, if the light is sufficient, the pomegranate skin will also turn red early. Usually, when the pomegranate is not fully mature, it will start to turn red. When the pomegranate is fully mature, it will not be too big when it turns red.
Can you eat pomegranate when it turns yellow and discolored
1. You can eat it if it's not bad
Pomegranate usually turns yellow after a period of time. Many people may think that such pomegranates are not beautiful, but they can be eaten as long as they do not break. After long time contact with the air, some substances will change color, but the general taste still remains unchanged, and the nutritional value may be reduced, but there will be no physical discomfort after eating, so it can be eaten.
2. It's broken and can't be eaten
If you find that pomegranate will break and turn yellow after being placed for a long time, please do not eat this pomegranate. Generally, if pomegranate is broken, it will produce many bacteria, which is harmful to the stomach, so please do not eat it.
3. Eat well as soon as possible
After purchasing pomegranate, if it is peeled, it is best to eat it as soon as possible. If you haven't finished eating, wrap it with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. This will prevent pomegranate from discoloring. Fresh pomegranate is the best and most nutritious. It is easy to reproduce bacteria after a long time.
How to keep half of pomegranate
Refrigerate.
1. Put the peeled pomegranate into a bowl, seal it with plastic wrap, and then put it into the refrigerator.
2. Sprinkle some salt on the peeled pomegranate, evenly sprinkle it, and then seal it with plastic wrap.
3. Juice the peeled pomegranate directly and refrigerate.
In a word, it is recommended to eat pomegranate as soon as possible. If you can't eat it in a short time, you can put it in a fresh-keeping bag and store it in the refrigerator. For granular pomegranate, it is easy to drain and store it in a glass lunch box, or cover it with a fresh-keeping film and store it in the refrigerator.
