Value addition of pomegranate

Prepared by Muhammad shoaib 2011-ag-616 Muhammad izhar ul hassan 2011-ag-659 Click to edit Master subtitle style

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Introduction

Pomegranate, with its deep red rind and ruby-colored flesh, is known as Anar in India and Granados in Spain. It grows wild in India, Pakistan, Italy, North Africa and
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China.

Nutritional aspect

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Calories 63-78 Moisture 72.6-86.4 g Protein 0.05-1.6 g Fat Trace only to 0.9 g

Pomegranate Health Benefits

Antioxidant Activity

Antioxidants are scavengers that can neutralize free radicals,. Pomegranates are loaded with photochemical antioxidants called polyphones which include anthocyanins and tannins, considered among the most potent antioxidants.

Pomegranates are a great source of antioxidants, potassium and vitamin c, niacin and a substantial amount of fiber.

Antioxidant powers of pomegranate juice may be nearly three times as much as the amount in green tea or red wine

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Pomegranate Health Benefits

Medicinal Purposes

Use extracts of bark, leaves, immature fruit, and fruit rind to make home remedies for bronchitis, oral and throat inflammation. Induced treatments for contraception, snakebite, diabetes, and leprosy. Pomegranate is an important source of bioactive compounds

Avoid illnesses specially old age ailments like: arthrosclerosis, osteoarthritis and diabetes. As it prevents 5/22/12 the thickening and hardening of arterial walls so, in result

Pomegranate Health Benefits

Anti cancer

Its daily intake because of antioxidant flavonoides which are present in this fruit. They support bodys natural defense against several cancers and cancer causing radicals. Heart and the blood thinner. Promote good circulation of the heart. In addition, the level of oxidation of LDLcholesterol lowering in blood and increase the good cholesterol Slim Acai Introduces Pomegranate and Slimaluma to Weight Loss
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Other health benefits

Rich source of Vitamin A, C and E as well Folic acid is also present in noticeable amount. Fruits are very important for expecting mothers. in pregnancy as it avoids low birth weights and the delivery of pre mature babies. Relieves care threat by some of the consumers Fights back the disease of Alzheimer in old age diarrhea treated if taken with cloves and cinnamon.
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Cont.

Pomegranate also helps in improving digestion and decreases kidney disorders. It also helps in improving appetite if taken as juice. People facing bad vision or weak eyesight can take it as fruit or juice, in either case it helps in improving vision. Health professionals prescribe eating pomegranates with little salt and pepper in case of stomach ache. Pomegranates help in reducing intestinal worms. In case of fever if served as juice acts as an allay for thirst. Pomegranates also help in reducing teeth and gum disorder if it is regularly used as toothpowder.

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Cont.

It supports the healthy flow of blood because of its good Iron content. Thus prevents and cures all sorts of Anemia, which causes: Sleepiness Weakness

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Pomegranate use as a cosmetic

Seed oil is used in cosmetic products to revitalize dull or mature skin

Seed oil adds moisture, has natural estrogenic properties, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial

Other than juices, many scrubs and masks are also available in the stores which are spoke to be good bye the users.

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Various Values Added Products

Anardana and its powder Rind Powder Anardana ready to mix chutney Anardana tablets (Hazmahazam) Pomegranate jelly Granadine Pomegranate Juice

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Marketing and Export Potential

No organized marketing systems for pomegranate. Domestic marketing for pomegranate is fairly balanced as of now. Farmers normally dispose their produce to contractors who take the responsibility of transport to far off markets. Some progressive farmers who have developed contacts in urban areas dispatch them on their own and are able to get a reasonable price for their produce. Changes in varietal selection and in cultivation practices. Pest and disease incidence, fall in demand and price - effect on the cultivation of pomegranate in the state

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Marketing and Export Potential

The pomegranate fruit is considered an exotic in European and Middle East countries. There is scope for exporting Pakistani pomegranates to Bangladesh, Bahrain, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Omen, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, U.A.E. and U.S.A. The other potential markets are, Belgaum, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico. Cultivation for export purpose - improved due to exploring of market potentialities.

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Recommendations

To explore antioxident and antimicrobial potional of locallyconsumed pomegranate peel extract To evaluate the microbial inhibitory effects of peel extracts on backed goods spoilage micorganisam enhansing the product shelf life To explore nutritional potential of pomegranate peel meal and its utilization in food products To produce organoleptically acceptable peel and peel extract based foods productes and evaluation of their antioxident potentiol and stability To determine effect of peel extract based foods dietry intake 5/22/12 on blood chemistry serium lipids profile, hepatic and cardiac