Punica granatum is the scientific name of the historical fruit pomegranate. From the beginning of mankind, it has been a very important fruit or object not only for its taste but its symbolism and significance in different religions. In Islam, it is considered that the fruit is from heaven and traditionally Middle Easterns think of it as a symbol of fertility where the groom splits one pomegranate open while the newly wedded couple enters their new home. While talking about Christianity, it has several sacred meanings starting from the resurrection and everlasting life to symbolizing the passion of Christ. The belief of Judaism refers to the red fruit on the bride's cheeks behind her veil as two halves of the pomegranate.
This enormously significant fruit has a history of wrong perception about its origin. The Romans mistakenly assumed that the fruit was derived from Africa. The pomegranate is considered to be derived from Iran, Southwest Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan. Not only religiously or traditionally but pomegranate is also in the top list of nutrition and taste. Pomegranates are low in calories and fat but high in fiber, vitamins and minerals having Calories: 234, Protein: 4.7 grams (g), Fat: 3.3 g, Carbohydrates: 52 g, Fiber: 11.3 g, Vitamin C: 32% of the Daily Value (DV), Folate: 27% of the DV, Magnesium: 8% of the DV, Phosphorus: 8% of the DV, Potassium: 13% of the DV. Besides, it is highly beneficial for cardiac health and basic metabolism. Without a doubt, the combo of taste and facts the pomegranate has to offer will attract any person towards it. Having a pomegranate regularly would promote health and cherish the historical significance within it.
