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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Pomegranate |
| Scientific name | Punica granatum |
| Family / Genus | Lythraceae / Punica |
| Produce category | Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Aril Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4445 |
| PLU — organic | 94445 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_13505 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 16.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wonderful | 55% | Deep red rind, tart-sweet arils, and dominant California fresh and juice volume. |
| Early Foothill | 10% | Earlier maturity and useful bridge into the main season with slightly lighter color. |
| Angel Red | 8% | Soft seeds and sweet flavor favored in premium fresh and aril programs. |
| Ambrosia | 6% | Large fruit and pale, sweeter arils for specialty display. |
| Parfianka | 4% | Complex flavor and strong direct-market interest with softer storage tolerance. |
| Eversweet | 3% | Sweeter profile and lighter color, often sold into local or niche fresh programs. |
| Prepared Aril Programs | 14% | Ready-to-eat packs with much shorter shelf life and food-safety sensitivity than whole fruit. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 28.8°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 5 ppm |
Mixed-load compatibility
long_hold_specialty_fruit
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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