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About the size of a large orange with a thin, leathery skin that can range in color from red to pink blushed yellow. Inside are hundreds of seeds packed in compartments that are separated by bitter, cream colored membranes. Each tiny, edible seed is surrounded by translucent, brilliant red pulp that has a sparkling sweet-tart flavor. [www.QinSen.com]
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Choose fruit that feels heavy for its size with bright color and blemish-free skin. [www.QinSen.com]
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Refrigerate, whole, for up to a month. The seeds, packed tightly into an airtight container in the freezer, will keep up to 3 months. [www.QinSen.com]

Uses & Preparation:


How To Open in 3 Easy Steps:
Cut off the "crown," then score the outer layer of skin into sections.
In a large bowl of water, break apart the sections along the score lines. Roll out the arils (the sweet juice sacs surrounding a tiny edible seed) with your fingers. The arils will sink to the bottom while the white membrane floats to the top.
Strain out the water. The arils are ready to eat whole, seeds and all.

The seeds can be eaten as a fruit.
Use the seeds to top ice cream.
Press seeds to extract the juice for drinks.
Availability:
August through October, sometimes into November.

Nutrition Information:


Fat and cholesterol free.
Good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.