Pomegranate Juice

part of: Pomegranate

Pomegranate juice has a distinctive flavour — intensely fruity with a dry, tannic edge that sets it apart from most other fruit juices. Its deep ruby colour comes from anthocyanins, the same pigments found in red wine and berries.

The juice is enjoyed on its own as a drink, often diluted or mixed into cocktails and mocktails. It is also used as a cooking ingredient in marinades, dressings, and sauces, where its acidity and colour add depth. In Middle Eastern cuisine, pomegranate juice forms the base of several traditional beverages.

Bottled pomegranate juice is widely available in Australian supermarkets, though quality varies — look for 100% juice without added sugar for the most authentic flavour.

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How it's made

Pomegranate arils are separated from the rind and pith, then mechanically pressed or crushed to extract the juice. The juice is strained to remove seed fragments and pith, then pasteurised and bottled. Some producers use whole-fruit pressing, which extracts more tannins and gives a more astringent flavour. Cold-pressed versions skip heat pasteurisation in favour of high-pressure processing.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 54kcal
Protein 0.1g
Carbs 13g
Fat 0.3g
Fibre 0.1g Sugar 12.6g
Mass Distribution

1 cup is about 249 g — roughly 130 kcal of this.

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon ≈0.86kg
Freshwater ≈185.86L
Land ≈0.72m²

≈ Estimated — worked out from a category-typical value further up its supply chain. Where this comes from →

Where it comes from

In the kitchen

Used as

tart fruit beverage base

Goes well with
mint citrus ginger vodka honey
Classic dishes
  • Pomegranate Mojito
  • Fesenjan
  • Pomegranate Margarita

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

USDA

How it was calculated

SR Legacy

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