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How can I tell if a pomegranate is ripe and ready to eat?
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The best way to tell if a pomegranate is ripe and ready to eat is by checking the color of the skin. A ripe pomegranate should be slightly soft to the touch, with deep red-orange hues. You can also check for any visible seeds inside the fruit; if there are no seeds, it's likely that the pomegranate is still too hard and needs more time on the tree.