Pomegranate

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Premium Pomegranates for Export – Fresh & Nutrient-Rich

Product Overview:

We supply premium export-grade pomegranates, hand-selected for their deep red arils, thick rind, and balanced sweetness. Our pomegranates are grown under optimal conditions to ensure superior size, juiciness, and extended shelf life—ideal for high-end retail, juice processing, and health food markets worldwide.

Key Specifications:

1. Varieties & Sizes:

·         Wonderful:

o    Large (350-450g), deep red, bold flavor (main export variety)

·         Herskovitz:

o    Extra-large (500g+), soft-seed (Middle East preference)

·         Acco/Spanish:

o    Early-season, bright red, sweet-tart balance

2. Quality Grades:

·         Premium (Class I):

o    85%+ red surface, no cracks/sunburn

o    12cm+ diameter, =65% aril yield

·         Commercial (Class II):

o    Slight skin blemishes (for processing)

3. Packaging Options:

·         Retail Packing:

o    Single fruit mesh bags (300-500g)

o    4kg, 5kg gift boxes (6-8 fruits)

·         Bulk Export:

o    10kg cartons (20-24 fruits)

o    500kg pallet bins (processing grade)

·         Container Loads:

o    20ft refrigerated: ~10-12MT

o    40ft HC: ~22-25MT

4. Shelf Life & Storage:

·         6-8 weeks at 5-7°C, 90-95% RH

·         Special Treatments:

o    Food-grade wax coating (optional)

o    MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging)

5. Certifications:

·         GlobalGAP, HACCP, Organic (on request)

·         Quality Parameters:

o    Brix: 16-18°

o    Acid: 1.3-1.8% (ideal sweet-tart ratio)

Intended Use:

Fresh Consumption: Gourmet retail, fruit baskets
Processing: Juice concentrate, arils (fresh/frozen)
Industrial: Natural dyes, health supplements

Competitive Advantages:

Seed Hardness Control: Lab-tested for soft-seed varieties
Strict Color Sorting: Optical scanners for uniform redness
Juice Yield Guarantee: Minimum 65% aril-to-fruit ratio
Ethylene Management: Delayed ripening for long shipments

Logistics & Compliance:

·         Origin:  India

·         Harvest Season: [Sept-Jan / Mar-May – specify]

·         Documentation:

o    Phytosanitary certificates

o    Sugar/acid ratio reports

·         Shipping Terms:

o    FOB, CIF (reefer containers)

o    Air freight for premium orders

Customization Options:

·         Ready-to-Eat: Pre-opened "crown-cut" packaging

·         Aril Packing:

o    Fresh: 100g cups (MAP)

o    Frozen: IQF 1kg bags

·         Private Labeling: Custom-branded retail boxes