History
It’s a fruit originally from Southwest Asia.
It grows on trees and contains lots of small seeds.
Some Jewish scholars believe that it was the pomegranate that was the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden.
It is said to have 613 seeds which corresponds with the 613 mitzvot or commandments of the Torah.
However the actual number of seeds varies with individual fruits.
Facts
It is in season from September to February in the northern Hemisphere.
And March to May in the southern Hemisphere.
Benefits
It can reduce heart disease risk, blood pressure and has an effect on prostate cancer and diabetes.