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SOUTH AFRICAN FRUIT FARMS
Welcome to a website that tries to bring you a complete picture about fruit growers and fruit generally in South Africa. In a country renowned for its great range and quality, we showcase farms, processors, exporters and dryers in an attempt to provide you will all the information that you may require.
To compete on the world stage, you can be assured that South African standards are of the highest levels, with most producers being accredited according to Global Gap standards.
Take time to study the growing areas, growing seasons, and the information contained in this website, because it will assist you plan ahead if you are looking for fruit from South Africa.
Fruit trees, planted in the right areas, are easy and rewarding to grow. So whether you are looking for information for your garden, small holding or you are a serious fruit farmer, this is the site to find it.
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Pomegranates
Pomegranate fruit has gained a great deal of popularity over the years. Originally from the Middle East and Asia, the pomegranate fruit is also known by the name Granada or the Chinese apple. These days, the fruit is mostly grown is India, Africa and the United States. The best place for pomegranate fruit to grow is in hot climate areas.
The great thing about pomegranate fruit is that the trees can live for many years. Aside from being a great décor for a backyard… it produces the delicious pomegranate fruit. Pomegranate fruit have a round, spherical shape. Inside, you’ll find dozens of small ruby-colored seeds. The pomegranate fruit has a citrus flavor and is very juicy. There are many drinks and even foods that are made with the pomegranate fruit.
The pomegranate fruit is now becoming more commercialized and can be found in supermarkets . The wide adoption of the pomegranate is due to recent studies that have shown that the fruit contains a high amount of antioxidants that are beneficial to our health in many ways.
Its great flavor and health benefits have made it a great candidate for those who seek natural health foods.
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Health benefits
By now we all know pomegranate provides our bodies with excellent health benefits… but what exactly are the pomegranate fruit’s nutritional values?
One pomegranate fruit contains tons of nutrition… and best of all, it’s low in calories. In just one pomegranate fruit there is around 100 calories and only about 25g of sugar. But that’s only the beginning of the nutrition pomegranate provides:
- a great source of potassium
- more antioxidants compared to other juices and even wine!
- vitamin B and Vitamin C
- great source of fiber
- helps prevent heart disease
- keeps your immune system in top notch conditions
- prevents buildup of material in your arteries
As you can see, drinking or eating pomegranate is a great choice for your health. With a low calorie count and so many health benefits you don’t need to feel any guilt as you indulge in the delicious pomegranate fruit.
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