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Pomegranate

Pomegranate is an important crop in India. It is called as wonder Fruit because of its excellent health benefits. Pomegranate fruit is popular because of refreshing winey flavor of its juicy seeds known as arils.

TGIF produces and supplies Bhagwa variety - this is regarded as amongst the best variety in the world! Pomegranates have been symbols of prosperity, hope, and abundance in every part of the world. This nutrient dense, antioxidant rich fruit has been revered as a symbol of health, fertility and eternal life. One pomegranate contains about 40 percent of daily requirement of vitamin C. Unopened pomegranates can last up to many months if placed in the refrigerator.

Pomegranates Fruit description

  • Uniform dark pink color of the fruit.
  • Uniform size and shape of the fruit
  • Dark red arils & soft Seeds
  • Higher sugars near about 15-170 Brix.
  • Free from sun scars, disease spots, insect injury, scratches, etc.
  • Calyx without any damage and having freshness.
  • Pleasant flavor and aroma.
  • No chemical residue.

Health Benefits of the Pomegranate

  • Most powerful anti-oxidant of all fruits
  • Potent anti-cancer and immune supporting effects
  • Inhibits abnormal platelet aggregation that could cause heart attacks, strokes and embolic disease
  • Lowers cholesterol and other cardiac risk factors
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Shown to promote reversal of atherosclerotic plaque in human studies
  • May have benefits to relieve or protect against depression and osteoporosis

Dragon Fruit

The dragon fruit has a dramatic appearance, with bright red, purple or yellow-skinned varieties and prominent scales. The fruit is oval, elliptical or pear-shaped. The flesh has a subtly flavored sweet taste or sometimes slightly sourish taste. The flesh is either white or red, with edible black seeds dotted all over, TGIF is growing Red to Red varieties for the consumer

Health Benefits of the Pomegranate

  • Helping stabilize blood sugar, Dragon fruit has been shown to improve glucose metabolism, keeping blood sugar levels steady in people with hyperglycemia and diabetes.
  • Decreasing cholesterol levels, Dragon fruit provides a healthy amount of monounsaturated fats, which helps reduce harmful cholesterol (LDL) and promotes cardiovascular health.
  • Strengthening immunity, this fruit is rich in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system by enhancing white blood cell activity in order to fight infections.
  • Weight Control, since the fruit is composed of 80% water, it is low in calories, which helps with weight control.
  • Dragon fruit can be used for anti-aging facial masks due to its high number of antioxidants.

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