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Pomegranate seeds taste juicy, crunchy and sweet and sour. Many people see the pomegranate as a super fruit. The pomegranate (Punica granatum) belongs to the loosestrife family. The word "pomegranate" is derived from the Latin granum, which translated means seed or grain and goes back to the countless seeds in the pomegranate. The pomegranate is said to have numerous positive effects on health. It is said to have an anti-inflammatory effect and a positive effect on cardiovascular diseases, to protect blood vessels and to help with menopausal symptoms. However, this has not been scientifically proven. Nevertheless: Pomegranates contain numerous vitamins and minerals as well as secondary plant compounds, especially polyphenols, which are said to have an antioxidant effect. Pomegranate seeds and pomegranate juice are therefore particularly popular. The ingredients of the pomegranate include the minerals potassium, calcium, iron and phosphorus as well as vitamins C and B and folic acid. Compared to the amount in oranges (about 70 milligrams), the pomegranate offers about 7 milligrams less vitamin C per 100 grams. Another thing to mention is the high content of so-called polyphenols. Polyphenols belong to the secondary plant pigments. Particularly intensely coloured fruits such as blueberries or the pomegranate indicate a higher content of these special substances, which have an antioxidant effect. Other antioxidant components are ellagic acid and punicalagin / punicalagenes.