What is Pomegranate Juice?
The pomegranate is a red fruit with a thick, semi-shiny skin. The skin has a thick white interior, with a spongy texture that protects the seeds of the pomegranate. The seeds are clustered tightly together and sectioned into chunks, via a thin white membrane. These edible seeds are the size of a round sunflower seed. The seed has a translucent dark red flesh around it. This flesh has a tart, sweet and robust flavor. The juice from the flesh of the seeds are pressed to extract the juice, which has the same color and taste as the fresh seeds.
What does Pomegranate Juice Taste Like?
...Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.