The red pomegranate is the fruit of the pomegranate tree, it reaches between 2 and 6 m in height, has a very branched stem and elongated leaves, with flowers full of stamen. It has a thick skin that ranges from golden yellow to scarlet and inside the seeds are surrounded by a juicy red pulp.

The pomegranate is linked to many culinary traditions, mainly medicinal, it is believed that it can treat conditions such as vomiting, bile and intestinal infection, making use of the whole fruit, from the kernels to the peel.

Nutritionally, pomegranates provide us with potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B9, as well as minerals such as magnesium, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, copper, sodium, zinc and iron.