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08/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Using pomegranate peels as an alternative flour for macaroni

Numerous studies have discussed the many and varied applications and nutritional benefits of pomegranate peels. A study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences looks at another potential use for pomegranate peels as an ingredient in macaroni. Mature pomegranates were turned into pomegranate peel powder. Analyses of the nutritional contents of the […]

07/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Studying the effects of pomegranate seed flour on dough and bread quality

Turkish researchers have reported that adding a certain amount of pomegranate seed flour to the dough mixture improved the nutritional content of the bread without seriously compromising its appearance or qualities. The fortified bread contained higher levels of dietary fiber while remaining appealing to the eyes and taste of the health-inclined consumer. The trial was […]

01/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Pomegranate extract found to help mitigate the effects of a high fat diet; when combined with inulin, it also lowers cholesterol

Sometimes the sum is greater than its parts, and scientists have found this to be the case when it comes to the cholesterol-lowering effects of pomegranate and inulin. Both have been found to lower cholesterol individually, but when taken together, they become a force to be reckoned with. Researchers already knew from animal studies that […]

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