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Last Updated on November 10, 2024 by Alice Benny
Whether you want to buy pomegranates from the grocery store or pick them from a tree, I explain how to tell if a pomegranate is ripe.
How to eat a pomegranate
I also discuss when to buy them so they will be at their best.
If you are reading this in November, December, and January and are buying pomegranates in North America, the pomegranates you see in stores are ripe or possibly overripe.
They likely won’t be underripe.
It’s okay if they have some dark lines and markings on them.
You don’t want them to be soft, mushy, or overly hard. Don’t buy them if they are shriveling a bit.
Pomegranate ripening chartThese are signs the pomegranates are overripe. Of course, do not buy them if they are moldy.
The fruits should have nice firm, leathery skin. It’s okay if you can press down a little bit but you shouldn’t be able to press down a lot.
When in season, I buy boxes of pomegranates from Costco.
How to tell if pomegranate is bad
They usually come in boxes of nine. They are usually the Wonderful brand of pomegranates. Before buying, check them all to be sure they look good.
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