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Is it okay to eat a pomegranate?
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It’s best to wait until the pomegranate is fully ripe before eating. Ripe fruit should be firm with deep red or pink-red coloration, and the skin should have a slight give when gently pressed. Avoid any fruit that is soft, bruised, or has white patches on the skin as these indicate spoilage. When you are ready to eat the pomegranate, cut it in half and remove the seeds from each section. The seeds can then be eaten whole, or crushed for juice.