Value addition of pomegranate

Prepared by

Muhammad shoaib2011-ag-616

Muhammad izhar ul hassan2011-ag-659

Introduction

Pomegranate, with its deep red rind and ruby-colored flesh,

is known as Anar in India and Granados in Spain. It grows

wild in India, Pakistan, Italy, North Africa and China.

Pomegranate is an aromatic dye that yields an especially

nice green-yellow color. The age of the fruit affects the color

of the dye: the less ripe the fruit, the greener the yellow.

Pomegranate has a high tannin content which when

combined with iron gives a yummy deep moss green.

Nutritional aspect Calories 63-78

Moisture 72.6-86.4 g

Protein 0.05-1.6 g

Fat Trace only to 0.9 g

Carbohydrates 15.4-19.6 g

Fiber 3.4-5.0 g

Ash 0.36-0.73 g

Calcium 3-12 mg

Phosphorus 8-37 mg

Iron 0.3-1.2 mg

Sodium 3 mg

Potassium 259 mg

Carotene None to Trace

Thiamine 0.003 mg

Riboflavin 0.012-0.03 mg

Niacin 0.180-0.3 mg

Ascorbic Acid 4-4.2 mg

Citric Acid 0.46-3.6 mg

Boric Acid 0.005 mg

Pomegranate Health Benefits

Antioxidant Activity

Antioxidants are scavengers that can neutralize free radicals,.

Pomegranates are loaded with photochemical antioxidants

called polyphones which include anthocyanins and tannins,

considered among the most potent antioxidants.

Pomegranates are a great source of antioxidants, potassium

and vitamin c, niacin and a substantial amount of fiber.

Antioxidant powers of pomegranate juice may be nearly three

times as much as the amount in green tea or red wine

Pomegranate Health Benefits

  Medicinal Purposes

Use extracts of bark, leaves, immature fruit, and fruit rind to

make home remedies for bronchitis, oral and throat

inflammation.

Induced treatments for contraception, snakebite, diabetes,

and leprosy.

Pomegranate is an important source of bioactive compounds

Avoid illnesses specially old age ailments like:

arthrosclerosis, osteoarthritis and diabetes. As it prevents the

thickening and hardening of arterial walls so, in result

helping up joints and cartilage.

Pomegranate Health Benefits

Anti cancer

Its daily intake because of antioxidant “flavonoides” which are

present in this fruit.

They support body’s natural defense against several cancers and

cancer causing radicals.

Heart and the blood thinner.

Promote good circulation of the heart.

In addition, the level of oxidation of LDLcholesterol lowering in

blood and increase the “good cholesterol”

Slim Acai Introduces Pomegranate and Slimaluma to Weight

Loss

Rich source of Vitamin A, C and E as well Folic acid is

also present in noticeable amount.

Fruits are very important for expecting mothers. in

pregnancy as it avoids low birth weights and the delivery

of pre mature babies.

Relieves care threat by some of the consumers

Fights back the disease of Alzheimer in old age

diarrhea treated if taken with cloves and cinnamon.

It is also very useful in case of a person’s hoarse voice, if

gargled with its juice.

If pomegranate is taken with honey, it helps in earache.

Other health benefits

Pomegranate also helps in improving digestion and decreases kidney disorders.

It also helps in improving appetite if taken as juice. People facing bad vision or weak eyesight can take it as

fruit or juice, in either case it helps in improving vision. Health professionals prescribe eating pomegranates with

little salt and pepper in case of stomach ache. Pomegranates help in reducing intestinal worms. In case of fever if served as juice acts as an allay for thirst. Pomegranates also help in reducing teeth and gum disorder

if it is regularly used as toothpowder.

Cont….

It supports the healthy flow of blood because of its good Iron content. Thus prevents and cures all sorts of Anemia, which causes:

Sleepiness Weakness Lethargy Pale skin Dizziness Exhaustion & hear loss The good supply of antioxidants supports immune system in general It helps in controlling the feeling of malaise in Menopause by

several women There are countless reasons of consuming Pomegranate in your daily

diet if you can afford the fruit or juice extract. The taste is divine and gaining popularity rapidly in all parts of the world. Try it and enjoy the countless benefits.

Cont….

Pomegranate use as a cosmetic

Seed oil is used in cosmetic products to revitalize dull or

mature skin

Seed oil adds moisture, has natural estrogenic properties, anti-

oxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial

Other than juices, many scrubs and masks are also available in

the stores which are spoke to be good bye the users.

Various Values Added Products

Anardana and its powder

Rind Powder

Anardana ready to mix chutney

Anardana tablets (Hazmahazam)

Pomegranate jelly

Granadine

Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate Seed Oil

Cattle Feed

Marketing and Export Potential

No organized marketing systems for pomegranate. Domestic marketing for pomegranate is fairly balanced as of

now. Farmers normally dispose their produce to contractors who

take the responsibility of transport to far off markets. Some progressive farmers who have developed contacts in

urban areas dispatch them on their own and are able to get a reasonable price for their produce.

Changes in varietal selection and in cultivation practices.

Pest and disease incidence, fall in demand and price - effect on

the cultivation of pomegranate in the state

Marketing and Export Potential

The pomegranate fruit is considered an exotic in European and

Middle East countries.

There is scope for exporting Pakistani pomegranates to

Bangladesh, Bahrain, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom,

Japan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Omen, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi

Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, U.A.E. and U.S.A.

The other potential markets are, Belgaum, Spain, France, Italy,

Netherlands, Philippines, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico.

Cultivation for export purpose - improved due to exploring of

market potentialities.

Recommendations

To explore antioxident and antimicrobial potional of

locallyconsumed pomegranate peel extract

To evaluate the microbial inhibitory effects of peel extracts on

backed goods spoilage micorganisam enhansing the product shelf

life

To explore nutritional potential of pomegranate peel meal and its

utilization in food products

To produce organoleptically acceptable peel and peel extract

based foods productes and evaluation of their antioxident

potentiol and stability

To determine effect of peel extract based foods dietry intake on

blood chemistry serium lipids profile, hepatic and cardiac

enzymes level of rates