Pomegranate

Shelf Life

2-3 weeks

Location

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Andhra Prades

Packaging Type

Mesh Bags, Trays or Clamshells

(A) PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
	Size	Medium to large
	Shape	Round to oval
	Color	Deep red to reddish-brown
	Texture	Firm, leathery skin
	Freshness	No soft spots, heavy for size
	Weight	200 - 500	grams (average weight per pomegranate)
	Uniformity	Generally uniform size and shape
(B) CHEMICAL PARAMETERS:
	Pesticide Residues	Below detectable levels	mg/kg
	pH	3.0 - 4.0	pH units
	Total Soluble Solids	13 - 17	°Brix
	Acidity	0.15 - 0.35	% (as citric acid equivalent)
	Energy	83 kcal	kcal
	Carbohydrates	18.7 g	g
	- Sugars	13.7 g	g
	Fiber	4 g	g
	Protein	1.7 g	g
	Fat	1.2 g	g
	Vitamin C	10.2 mg	mg
	Vitamin K	16.4 µg	µg
	Potassium	236 mg	mg
	Calcium	10 mg	mg
	Iron	0.3 mg	mg
(C) MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS:
	Total Plate Count (TPC)	< 10,000 CFU/g	CFU/g
	Yeast and Mold Count	< 1,000 CFU/g	CFU/g
	E. coli	Absent in 25 g