Chapter 1
The weird science of a secret berry
Chapter 2
Explosive names and ancient trade routes
Chapter 3
Myths, underworlds, and sacred seeds
Chapter 4
Kitchen hacks and superfood science
YOUR GOAL
Master of The explosive history and secret science of the pomegranate
Ch 1 · The weird science of a secret berry
alicecooks While most fruits drop their flower parts, the pomegranate keeps these sepals intact to form its signature crown
alicecooks Animated characters introduce the juicy red arils of a sliced pomegranate.
Fun Fact
Pomegranate lifespans: A healthy pomegranate tree can live and produce fruit for over 200 years.
Glossary
berry (noun)
A small, fleshy, round fruit without a stone, typically containing seeds. Native to ancient Persia, the pomegranate is botanically a berry since its seeds grow inside one ovary.
A small, fleshy, round fruit without a stone, typically containing seeds. Native to ancient Persia, the pomegranate is botanically a berry since its seeds grow inside one ovary.
Quiz
What chemical compound makes the white membrane of a pomegranate taste so bitter?