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How can I tell if a pomegranate is ripe and ready to eat?
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You can check the color of the pomegranate. A ripe pomegranate will be deep red in color with no white spots or cracks. 2 You can also feel it. Ripe pomegranates should yield slightly when you squeeze them. 3 Finally, smell it. The aroma of a ripe pomegranate is sweet and fruity.