- 1). Pick up a pomegranate and assess its weight. If it feels heavier than you expect, or heavier than other pomegranates of the same size, it is probably fresh and juicy inside. If it is lighter than you expect, or lighter than other pomegranates of the same size, the inside of the pomegranate may be withered or drying out. Always select the pomegranates that are heaviest for their size unless they have other issues.
- 2). Examine the outside of the pomegranate's skin. If it has any white or moldy patches, the inside of the pomegranate may have gone bad. Look into the hollow on top of the pomegranate, too; this is another place where you might see mold.
- 3). Cup the pomegranate in your hand and squeeze it gently. It should be firm but give slightly to pressure. If it is completely solid or has very soft or squishy patches, reject these in favor of pomegranates that are uniformly firm.
- 4). Turn the pomegranate around while observing its color. A good pomegranate should be mostly bright red all over with some mottling. Some slightly lighter patches are acceptable, but the fruit should not be predominantly or significantly green, yellow, white or light pink.
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