
Pomegranates are big business, which means that the edible seeds —
more often called arils — of the currently ubiquitous fruit are
poised for a sales spike of their own. They’re are now available
year-round from India, whose tender, sweet-tart arils offer more
juice, pulp and red color than domestically grown product,
according to their importer, Los Angeles-based Melissa’s Produce.
Arils are commonly used fresh in salads, desserts, sorbets, soups,
meat sauces, and poultry; as a garnish; for juice; or in sauces.
Melissa’s arils come in a convenient no-mess 5-ounce package
requiring refrigeration for optimum storage up to seven days. Get
additional information by visiting
www.melissas.com.
Going to Seed
Nov 5, 2009

Pomegranates are big business, which means that the edible seeds — more often called arils — of the currently ubiquitous fruit are poised for a sales spike of their own. They’re are now available year-round from India, whose tender, sweet-tart arils offer more juice, pulp and red color than domestically grown product, according to their importer, Los Angeles-based Melissa’s Produce. Arils are commonly used fresh in salads, desserts, sorbets, soups, meat sauces, and poultry; as a garnish; for juice; or in sauces. Melissa’s arils come in a convenient no-mess 5-ounce package requiring refrigeration for optimum storage up to seven days. Get additional information by visiting
www.melissas.com.